Ideas on where to find 55gal drums...

King · Mar 4, 2010

Me and a buddy are going to build a couple of UDS's. We found 1 supplier on CL, but they're almost 2 hrs away (that cuts into my beer time). I'm thinking businesses might donate a couple, any suggestions?

FamilyManBBQ · Mar 4, 2010

Got mine from a guy I know that owns a bakery...were used to hold olive oil (made some pretty flames when burning it out).

He returns these to his supplier when empty, as they do nothing but take up space. Was more than happy to give me a couple at not cost!!

CmdCtrl · Mar 4, 2010

First check craigslist in your area.
They'll be the cheapest. But you already did that...
Bakery's have been mentioned...
I found used and new barrels at Recycling centers...
Try also Barrel or Drum Refurbishing...
Worst case is ebay...

CircleW · Mar 4, 2010

Hi King

Here is a link to a site where I found my drum hookup... it is a YellowPages type site... Just change the city to your own in the search criteria at the top of the page.

http://boston-ma.yellowusa.com/Barrels_and_Drums_(manufacturers).html

Good luck!

Pyle's BBQ · Mar 4, 2010

I can't remember, is O'Fallon on the eastside or westside of MO?

Here is a search I did. Maybe there is something you can use.

Crazedlist.org

armor · Mar 4, 2010

Do you have a dairy nearby? A lot of dairies have apple juice shipped to them in 55 gal drums. That is how I found mine. $5

King · Mar 4, 2010

Pyle's BBQ said:
I can't remember, is O'Fallon on the eastside or westside of MO?

Here is a search I did. Maybe there is something you can use.

Crazedlist.org

It's on the east side of Missouri, about 30 miles outside of St. Louis.

I'm heading to Ankeny tomorrow for my brother's wedding (ISU grad), I'll be passing right by you.

Thanks for the link.

King · Mar 4, 2010

Thanks for all the suggestions. I feel alot better about my chances now.

You guys rock!

Capn Kev · Mar 4, 2010

They're selling food grade drums here in Denver on Craigslist for $20 each.

Smoke & Beers · Mar 4, 2010

Check with any oil or lubricant suppliers...they can direct you to customers who use food grade oil....I found a nearby bakery that has more than you can shake a stick at for $5 a piece!

wayner123 · Mar 4, 2010

Smoke & Beers said:
Check with any oil or lubricant suppliers...they can direct you to customers who use food grade oil....I found a nearby bakery that has more than you can shake a stick at for $5 a piece!

Were they open top or closed? And did they have any liner in them?

1FUNVET · Mar 4, 2010

Hydraulic oil drums and motor oil drums work fine after a burn out. Check bulk oil distributors. I have also used drums that coolant (machine shop) comes in.

Good luck. :-D

Smoke & Beers · Mar 4, 2010

wayner123 said:
Were they open top or closed? And did they have any liner in them?

Both opened and closed...some had the dreaded liners, some didn't. Some stored vanilla flavoring and banana extract too...so it was a hit and miss of what pleasurable aromas you would have when burning them out :mrgreen:

wayner123 · Mar 4, 2010

Smoke & Beers said:
Both opened and closed...some had the dreaded liners, some didn't. Some stored vanilla flavoring and banana extract too...so it was a hit and miss of what pleasurable aromas you would have when burning them out :mrgreen:

Thanks for the reply. I have a couple bakeries around here, but I haven't the slightest idea on how to go about asking them for their barrels. Did you just walk up and ask them?

Smoke & Beers · Mar 4, 2010

wayner123 said:
Thanks for the reply. I have a couple bakeries around here, but I haven't the slightest idea on how to go about asking them for their barrels. Did you just walk up and ask them?

1st I checked with the local bulk oil & lube supplier...and he gave me the name of the contact there at the bakery...said they have a trailer load of them...and he wasn't kidding. A 48' trailer stacked 4 wide and 2 high with a narrow isle down the middle :mrgreen:
The oil supplier had used oil drums (non-food grade) for $20 and they were nasty...wouldn't want to cook anything in them.

Or, you could call the bakery up and ask for whoever's in charge of disposing of their barrels. Sometimes they have a deposit on them and they have to return them...but other times they may just want to get rid of them without having to pay to have them removed.
Ask around would be the best advice I can give...

Smokin' D · Mar 4, 2010

Here's another listing. A little more follow-up required with this list than that Yellow pages listing, but still helpful.

http://www.recyclingmarkets.net/markets/results.html?actcode=RECONDITIONER&act_prim=0&act_other=1

chikenskin · Mar 4, 2010

Check the yellow pages for Drum Recyclers in your area.
We have one here in Knoxville.
They have food grade drums with lids for $15. Some have liners and some don't.
I managed to snag a closed end stainless drum for $50.

Mark · Mar 5, 2010

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