Sell used fiber drums from your business
Used fiber drums are reusable only when they are dry, have their lids and closing hardware, and held dry, non-hazardous product. Fiber drums are paperboard, so water is the end of them; a dry, complete drum with a clean liner history is the resale case.
How do you prepare a lot of fiber drums?
- Keep them dry and lidded.
- Tip out remaining powder and note what it was.
Which questions decide the grade?
The value check asks these for fiber drums:
- Are the drums dry and unswollen?
- Do they have lids and closing hardware?
- What did they hold?
Answer them for your fiber drums to see whether the line is likely resale, possible, or disposal.
How much truck space do fiber drums take?
For planning, the truckload calculator counts about 8 units per 48 x 40 floor position: four per pallet, two tiers high. A 53 ft dry van holds about 26 positions loaded straight. Change the figure in the calculator to match how yours are packed.
What size should you write on the lot?
A short description is enough, for example 30 gal with lid. If you have several sizes, use one line per size.
Questions about selling fiber drums
Can fiber drums be recycled if they cannot be reused?
The paperboard body can often go with other fiber, once metal chimes and plastic parts are separated. Say so in the lot and the quote will cover it.
Is there a minimum for fiber drums?
Yes, commercial quantities. The minimum depends on the lot and the pickup location, and the quote states it. Mixing fiber drums with other lines in one lot is the easiest way past it.