Source for 30 Gal. barrels..

uhmgawa · Apr 16, 2004

Anyone found an source for the above? Around here 55 Gal
drums/barrels seems to be common but not anything smaller.
Metal is preferred as this will be used to store diesel.

jimg · Apr 16, 2004

You might try the VeryFine plant in Littleton, MA.

Glenn9643 · Apr 16, 2004

Farm chemicals (roundup, etc.) are often shipped in 30 gal poly barrels. They work fine for diesel storage after cleaning.

AlanB · Apr 16, 2004

Basco
Shiela Baney
1-800-776-3786

Tell her I sent you (Alan Bechard) and she will know you want the low price right off the bat!

GerardC · Apr 16, 2004

( Farm chemicals (roundup, etc.) are often shipped in 30 gal poly barrels. They work fine for diesel storage after cleaning. )

What do you use to clean them with?

Glenn9643 · Apr 16, 2004

I just washed out with soapy water and rinsed several times, then let dry thoroughly.

KiotiJohn · Apr 16, 2004

( I just washed out with soapy water and rinsed several times, then let dry thoroughly. ) Of course, you will want to use protective equipment when doing this as the pesticide can be easily absorbed through the skin. Use latex gloves (I use two pair) and then make sure you wash yourself well afterward. I also use protective eyewear to avoid splashes. Make sure you're doing it in an area where you don't care if everything dies as the residue is still quite toxic. John

GerardC · Apr 16, 2004

Good points. Thanks. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

Junkman · Apr 16, 2004

I got some a few years ago and they were already cleaned by the end user. They told me that it was easier to get rid of them and they didn't have to worry about liability if they were previously cleaned. They actually had a label on them indicating that they had been decontaminated and the original warning labels were removed. They charged $10 each for them and it was well worth it for me. Only wish that I had gotten more of them at the time. Now they are no longer available. They return them to the point of origin. /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif

KiotiJohn · Apr 16, 2004

That WAS a good price for those drums Junkman. I just bought two 55 gallon drums @ $20/each and was happy to get them for that. In a short while I bet they'll be $40 with these steel increases. John