Old drums left sitting in a facility are more than clutter—they are ticking compliance and safety risks. Whether a drum is empty, partially filled, or holds a mystery substance, it can leak, corrode, release vapors, or carry an expensive disposal question mark. Rhino Services removes that liability with a complete drum disposal program that properly identifies, handles, and transports every container for compliant recycling or disposal.
Our trained crews arrive ready to manage the unknown. They inventory every drum on-site, carefully inspect each container for damage, and use field testing and available documentation to classify the contents—even when labels are missing or illegible. This step is critical for safe handling and for selecting the correct disposal path under RCRA and DOT regulations. When a drum shows signs of compromise, we overpack it immediately into a secondary containment vessel, stopping leaks and preventing any release during transport.
Labeling and manifesting are handled with precision. Rhino documents every drum with proper waste codes, hazard communication, and shipping papers, creating a clean chain-of-custody record that gives you full confidence during an audit. We transport the drums on our own permitted vehicles to approved treatment, recycling, or disposal facilities, and you receive a complete set of waste documentation upon completion.
The result is a facility free of orphaned containers, fully backed by paperwork that proves responsible disposal. For businesses facing a one-time cleanout, a lab pack project, or ongoing drum management, Rhino turns a risky collection of old drums into a controlled, documented, and safe removal process. You reclaim storage space, meet your environmental obligations, and eliminate the exposure that comes from letting old drums sit even one day longer.