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Industrial Drums

Last Updated: 06/06/24
Industrial Drums

An industrial drum is a cylindrical container used for shipping and storing liquid or solid materials. According to the Plastic Drum Institute (PDI), between 12 and 15 million plastic drums are manufactured annually. Most drums are used to ship chemical and petroleum products. Steel, plastic and pressed fiberboard drums can be manufactured with recovered steel, HDPE and paperboard, respectively.

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Where to Buy

Fiber Drums
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  • (100% postconsumer paper)
Plastic Drums
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  • (30-100% recovered high density polyethylene; including 30-100% postconsumer content)
Steel drums
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  • (25-30% recovered steel; including 16% postconsumer content)