Storage Drums & Barrels for Sale - New & Used

You'll find a variety of sizes in the Fiber drums section, but Metal Drums and Plastic Drums are most commonly 55 Gallon capacity. All of them are extremely versatile and our customers often have the most inventive uses! Just be sure to rinse out your barrels and drums after each use.

You can store your barrels on a barrel pallet or you can use specialized racks to store them on their sides. Specialized hand trucks and fotklift attachments can also be used to move them around your facility. At Container Exchanger - Browse our selection of drum storage and barrels to find the right size gallon drum for your products. The minimum order quantity for drums is varies from a hundred to a truckload, which is 200-300 quantities.

Diverse Selection of Drums & Barrels for All Your Packaging Needs

At Container Exchanger, you’ll find a wide selection of storage drums and barrels designed to handle liquids, solids, powders, and dry goods across different industries. Options include steel drums, plastic drums, and fiber barrels, giving you flexibility for safe storage and transport. Many are food-grade certified, making them useful for food industry storage solutions, while others are well-suited for chemicals, fuels, or mechanical parts.

Our inventory covers a vast range of capacities, with 55 gallon drums being the most common choice, along with both tight head drums also called closed head drums and open-head styles. Whether you need new or used containers, we carry both, with competitive pricing and bulk order options available. Customers often compare these with intermediate bulk containers, which we also supply. From small quantities to truckload orders, we provide the best solution for packaging materials safely and efficiently, keeping logistics simple and overall costs under control. 

Types of Storage Drums (Steel, Plastic & Fiber)

Steel drums are built for industrial and hazardous materials. Plastic drums are the standard choice for food, beverage, and non-toxic products. Fiber drums handle dry bulk goods well and are commonly used for powders, granules, and trash collection.

All three types are available in new and used conditions.

Storage Drum Sizes (5, 10, 15, 30, 55 Gallon) 

Container Exchanger carries drums in five standard sizes to cover a wide range of storage and shipping applications. The 55-gallon drum is by far the most popular, available in steel, plastic, and fiber. Smaller 5 and 10-gallon drums suit concentrated materials, lab use, or tight spaces. The 15 and 30-gallon options are a practical middle ground when a full 55-gallon is more than you need.

Open Head vs Closed (Tight) Head Drums

The main difference between open head and closed (tight) head drums is access.

Open head drums have a fully removable lid, making them easier to fill and clean, which suits dry goods and solid materials. Closed head drums are fully sealed with only bung openings, making them the right choice for liquids, chemicals, and anything that needs to stay contained during transport.

New vs Used Storage Drums - Which Should You Choose? 

New drums are the right call when product integrity matters most, such as in food-grade applications or chemical storage, where contamination risk can't be tolerated. Used drums are a solid, cost-effective option for non-sensitive materials, and many are in great shape after proper cleaning. Container Exchanger carries both, so the decision really comes down to what you're storing and what your budget allows. For general industrial use, used drums offer a lot of value at a fraction of the cost.