Drums

Plastic Drums in All Shapes and Sizes

The Plastic Man supplies plastic drums to households, tradespeople and businesses right across Australia, in sizes from 15 litres to 265 litres. Whether you need a small drum for mixing paint in the garage or a 200 litre unit for bulk liquid storage on site, the range covers closed head, heavy duty and reconditioned drums to suit different jobs. Many of these drums are BPA free, Australian made, food grade and fully recyclable. We're based in Melbourne and deliver Australia wide.

Our Plastic Drum Range: Closed Head, Heavy Duty and Reconditioned

The range on this page falls into three families:

  • Closed head drums (125L, 235L, 265L): have a fixed lid built into the body, suited to products that go in once and don't need frequent access
  • Heavy duty drums (30L, 60L, 100L): have a removable clamp-ring lid, so they're easier to load and empty by hand
  • Reconditioned 200 litre drums: are available with either a closed neck or an open neck, a lower cost option when a brand new drum isn't necessary

If you've been searching for a “44 gallon drum,” the 200 litre reconditioned drum is the metric match, 44 imperial gallons works out to almost exactly 200 litres. The 265 litre closed head drum is close to a 55 gallon drum for the same reason. You may also see these listed elsewhere as poly drums or plastic barrels, different names for the same range.

Storage Drums for Home, Trade and Industrial Use

Plastic storage drums get used for very different jobs from one week to the next. In a garage or shed, a heavy duty 60L or 100L drum with a lift-off lid suits general storage or building materials that need to stay dry. On a trade or industrial site, the 200L reconditioned and 235L to 265L closed head drums suit bulk liquids and larger volumes, including water storage.

Where food contact matters, several drums in this range are food grade and BPA free. Check the individual product listing for confirmation before ordering, since not every size and colour combination carries the same rating.

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No Minimum Order: Buy One Drum or Order in Bulk

There's no minimum order on any of the plastic drums for sale here, so a single 30 litre drum for home use and a full pallet of 265 litre drums for a warehouse go through the same process. Select ‘Add to Quote’ under any product on this page, and the team will send pricing back based on the size and quantity you need. This suits trade and industrial buyers ordering irregular quantities as much as it suits a household buyer who only needs one drum.

Same and Next Day Delivery Across Melbourne, Australia Wide Shipping

Being based in Melbourne means orders inside the metro area can go out same or next day, depending on when the order is placed. Everywhere else in Australia, delivery typically takes a few business days from dispatch. If an order has a tight deadline, mention the date you need it when requesting your quote, and the team can confirm whether same or next day delivery is realistic for your suburb.

For questions about delivery to a specific address, or the status of an existing order, call 03 9580 8892 or email sales@theplasticman.com.au.

Related Storage Products

If a drum isn't quite right for the job, a few other categories on the site might fit better. For smaller quantities, the buckets and jars range starts well below 15 litres. For modular, stackable storage, see the storage boxes and crates range. Businesses moving stock in volume may prefer the pallets, pallet trays and pallet bins range, while the garbage bins range covers general waste and site clean-up. For everyday household storage outside these categories, browse the home products range.

Ready to Order Your Plastic Drums in Melbourne?

Select 'Add to Quote' on the drum you need and the Melbourne team will send pricing back for the size and quantity you're after. For anything not covered above, sizing, delivery timing outside metro Melbourne, or food grade requirements, call +613 9580 8992 or email sales@theplasticman.com.au and someone will get back to you directly.

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Common Questions About These Plastic Drums

What sizes and dimensions are these plastic drums?

Sizes on this page run from 30 litres up to 265 litres. Each product listing includes the diameter and height in millimetres, for example the Heavy Duty 100L drum measures 445mm diameter by 800mm high, so you can check it will fit the space before ordering.

Do the drums come with a lid or tap fitted?

Closed head drums have a sealed, non-removable lid built into the body. Heavy duty drums use a clamp-ring lid that lifts off completely for loading and emptying. Taps aren't fitted as standard on the drums listed here, if a tap is essential for your application, contact the team before ordering to check current options.

Are these plastic drums food grade and BPA free?

Several of the drums in this range are food grade and BPA free, as noted above. Confirm the rating on the specific product listing before using a drum for food or drinking water storage.

Can plastic drums be recycled?

Yes, the drums on this page are fully recyclable at the end of their working life. Kerbside recycling isn't set up for containers this size in most areas, so check with your local council or a commercial recycler for how they handle large plastic drums.

What's the difference between a reconditioned drum and a new one?

Reconditioned 200 litre drums have had a previous use before being reconditioned for resale, a lower cost option compared to buying new. If an unused drum matters for your application, the 125L, 235L and 265L closed head sizes are new stock.

If a question about sizing or fittings isn't covered here, email sales@theplasticman.com.au and the team will point you to the right drum.