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Everything you need to know about selling metal drums
| Capacity | Dimensions | Weight | Closure | Common Usage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55 Gallon (208L) | 22.5" diameter × 33.5" height | 38-48 lbs (empty) | 2-inch and 3/4-inch bungs | 85% of market - most common size |
| 30 Gallon (114L) | 18.25" diameter × 28" height | 25-30 lbs (empty) | 2-inch and 3/4-inch bungs | 10% of market |
| 15 Gallon (57L) | 14" diameter × 22" height | 18-22 lbs (empty) | 2-inch bung only | 3% of market |
| 5 Gallon (19L) | 11" diameter × 14" height | 8-12 lbs (empty) | 2-inch bung only | 2% of market |
Brand new drums, never used
Previously held food-grade materials only
| Truck Type / Variant | Quantity | Weight | Stack Height | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55 Gallon Empty - 53' Dry Van | 208 drums | 7,904-9,984 lbs | 4 high (52 floor positions) | Standard floor loading |
| 30 Gallon Empty - 53' Dry Van | 320 drums | 8,000-9,600 lbs | 4 high (80 floor positions) | Smaller diameter, more floor positions |
| 15 Gallon Empty - 53' Dry Van | 650 drums | 11,700-14,300 lbs | 5 high (130 floor positions) | Compact size, high stacking |
| 5 Gallon Empty - 53' Dry Van | 1,200+ drums | 9,600-14,400 lbs | 6+ high | Pail size, very high counts |
Non-hazardous industrial materials, cleaned
Requires cleaning, unknown or varied contents
Professionally restored to serviceable condition
Beyond economical repair, metal recycling value only