Used in a variety of industrial, manufacturing and various other operations, you may recognize them from the movies, in scenes where hapless bad guys run headlong or are roundhouse kicked into piles of them. In this case, these once-used plastic drums were part of a local distillery's production line, or commercial bakery's massive kitchen. Repurposed, they are the perfect item for around-the-home projects and needs. Whether you need them for storage, rain water capture, garden planters, animal feed and/or water troughs, or simply because you can't get enough cylindrical plastic in your life, these are the perfect solution. Opaque white drums are usually available, while blue drums generally sell out more quickly. All have fixed lids and threaded ports/bungholes. Most drums are missing at least one bung, if not both. We have new bungs available for $4 each, or you may buy replacements online.
Food-grade HDPE plastic.
We have both 30 and 55 gallon versions available. See pricing in drop-down menu above.
Good to very good. All will require rinsing prior to use; some are unsuitable for drinking water storage.
Some were for storage of vinegar, cooking oil or mineral oil, or other commercial cooking fluids, and some held commercial cleaning fluids. A good rinsing is recommended prior to use. Some drums may require an application of a dish-washing soap, such as Dawn, prior to use.
No logos, but may have a label or two.
Some have repurposed them as rain barrels, but they are also great for food storage, vegetable planters, feed troughs, or whatever your creativity can dream up. Know of another repurpose idea for this reclaimed material? Share it HERE
We are located at 36 W. Fayette Ave, Unit 1, Salt Lake City, UT 84101 (970 S, between Main and West Temple). We’re available Monday through Friday, 9am to 6pm. NOTE: We usually have 8 to 16 drums at our retail location; if greater quantities are needed, please call to make arrangements.
We accept debit/check cards and all major credit cards. Please call about discounts on volume purchases and to ensure inventory.
BUY LOCAL – You’ll support a small Utah company focused on making a difference, not a windfall.
BETTER VALUE – You’ll pay far less than new, guaranteed!
MORE USES – These can be cut, shaped, or modified without compromising their usefulness.
HELP THE ENVIRONMENT – Believe it or not, this material would otherwise have gone to the landfill. Buying repurposed materials keeps our planet greener by reducing waste and eliminating the energy needed to make a new item with the same usefulness. Reduce, reuse, repurpose!
We are always looking for new, unique, and different materials to reclaim and repurpose from industrial, manufacturing, and commercial businesses. Whether they are used, spent, expired, mistakes, obsolete, byproducts, excess, overstock, trash, factory seconds, blemished, scrap, returns, end of life, cancelled orders, or otherwise unwanted, contact us today to find out what landfill alternatives are available to you!
