Steel Drums vs. Fiber Drums

Are you looking to purchase drums to store or ship materials? Two of the most popular options are steel drums and fiber drums. Before you commit to buying one over the other, you should learn about what sets each apart and which would be better in certain circumstances. Take a look at some of the… Read more »

The Importance of Drum Liners

Does your company ship materials, hazardous or otherwise, inside of drums on a regular basis? Then you probably use drum liners when you do it. Drum liners are a very important part of the shipping process. Check out a few reasons why it’s so essential to use drum liners whenever you place materials into a… Read more »

The Differences Between Overpack and Salvage Drums

Two of the drums that you can use when transporting materials are called overpack drums and salvage drums. Moreover, while they will both help you to move materials safely, it’s important to recognize the differences between the two before you start using them. Here’s a quick breakdown of what separates overpack and salvage drums. Overpacks… Read more »

The Advantages of IBC Tote Bins

When moving and storing materials, especially hazardous liquids, there are many companies that still turn to 55-gallon round drums. And while this isn’t necessarily the worst idea in the world, you should know it’s not your only option. IBC tote bins can also be used to move and store many of the same liquids, and… Read more »

The Importance of Fluorescent Lamp Recycling

When it’s time to discard a fluorescent lamp that has stopped working, you might be tempted to discard it with your regular trash. However, you should not do that under any circumstances. Fluorescent lamps contain a small amount of mercury, and if you place them into a regular trash receptacle, that mercury could potentially do… Read more »

The Benefits of Fiber Drums

Back in the early part of the 20th century, fiber drums were first introduced to the marketplace. Constructed out of fiberboard and removable lids made out of either plastic or steel, they were highly effective when it came to storing and shipping a wide variety of items. From food to hazardous chemicals, fiber drums are… Read more »

The Importance of Properly Storing Hazardous Waste

Container Distributors, Inc., offers containers for environmental hazardous waste and material disposal. Why should companies want to properly store hazardous waste? It’s their ethical responsibility to do things properly so people, buildings, and land don’t get contaminated or destroyed. No one wants to live near a dump where hazardous material is seeping into the local… Read more »

Spring Time!

It’s that time again to think about Rain Barrels to collect all that usable rain water that we can use for our gardens and yard. We carry all types of plastic containers that you can use to collect the water with. For all of you that are still able to burn in your area, remember… Read more »