55 Gallon Plastic Drum

55 Gallon Plastic Drum

These plastic drums are versatile and can accommodate most needs. These drums are usually available in
open and closed top models. Plastic drums are made up of high-density polyethylene resins for durability.
Many are companies recondition plastic drums and resell them in the marketplace. Plastic drums are great
for storing water, oil, trash and they can even be used as floating barrels for docks. We've even seen plastic
drums used effectively as composters. As any gardener will tell you, having a reliable place to compost can
make or break your garden.

Plastic drums come in many sizes and shapes. Specifically, the 55 gallon plastic drums can either tapered or
have straight sides. So think about what your use will be and the space where you'll be keeping your plastic
drums. Also, remember that once these are full, they are quite heavy. So keep a dolly or barrel cart handy to
help you move them once they're full.

What's great about these tough and versatile plastic drums is how they keep pests away from your stored
goods, whether it's food for the animals or compost for the garden. As long as you keep a tight lid on things,
your stored goods are safe from insects and rodents.

To make a homemade rain barrel, go to the rain barrel page for instructions, tools and materials.