Free Recycling & Removal of Metal Drums

Recycle Metal Drums with Repackify

A Sustainable Solution for Your Unwanted Metal Drums

If you have old or damaged Metal Drums taking up space, Repackify offers an easy and responsible way to recycle them. Instead of sending them to landfills, we help businesses reuse, repair, or repurpose Metal Drums, reducing waste and supporting a circular economy.

How Our Metal Drums Recycling Program Works

1. Submit Your Metal Drums Details

Let us know what types and quantities of Metal Drums you need to recycle. We accept various sizes and conditions, including broken or scrap Metal Drums.

2. Schedule a Pickup or Drop-Off

For large quantities, we offer bulk Metal Drums pickup in select areas. If you prefer, you can also deliver Metal Drums to one of our partner facilities.

3. Responsible Processing

We evaluate Metal Drums for reuse, repair, or recycling. Usable Metal Drums are refurbished, while damaged Metal Drums are broken down into recyclable materials such as wood mulch or biomass fuel.

4. Contribute to Sustainability

By recycling your Metal Drums with Repackify, you help reduce landfill waste, conserve resources, and promote a more sustainable supply chain.

What Types of Metal Drums Can Be Recycled?

• Metal drums vary in volume measured in gallons: 55 gallons is the industry standard size, but 30 gallons, 20 gallons, 15 gallons , 10 gallons and 5 gallons are also available.
• Lid types include removable Open Head/Open Top with fully removable top; non-removable Tight Head/Closed Top with small openings; Lever-Lock and Bolt Ring lids.
• Material of construction includes Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel, Galvanized Steel and Aluminum.
• Wall thicknesses range from Standard Gauge to Heavy Duty to Light Gauge. Internal coatings are Epoxy Lined, Phenolic Lined, Polyethylene Lined or Unlined.
• Certification covers UN/DOT standards for dangerous goods, FDA for food, IMDG for marine transportation.
• Bottom type can be Flat Bottom, Convex Bottom or Concave Bottom.
• Special features include Stackable, Heated, Insulated, Explosion Proof and Antistatic.
• Barrels with non-removable lids vary in the number of openings: Single Bung, Double Bung, various sizes of 3/4“, 2” and other openings.

If you're unsure whether your Metal Drums can be recycled, contact us for an evaluation.