How do you handle empty drums and containers safely?
Short answer: Drums and containers that once held fuel, oil or chemicals must be emptied, cleaned or certified as clean, have their lids or ends opened or cut so that they are not sealed and be free of residue before a buyer will accept them, because sealed or contaminated containers can explode or leak in processing and are routinely refused, and the person who supplies them is responsible for the consequences.
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A drum must be empty and open, with no sealed compartments.
Clean or certified
Residue is a hazard, so drums are cleaned or certified clean by someone qualified.
Label the history
Knowing what a drum held tells the buyer how to treat it.
How ScrapTrade Fits In
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