Types of Drums
Drums are typically categorized in the following manner:
- Drums with radioactive waste
- Drums that might contain explosive or shock-sensitive wastes
- Bulging drums
- Drums containing packaged laboratory wastes (lab packs)
- Leaking, open, or deteriorated drums
- Buried drums
There are also "special drum types." These include the following drums:
- Polyethylene or PVC-lined drums
- Exotic metal drums
- Single-walled drums (that are used as pressure vessels)
- Laboratory packs
The methods for handling, moving, sampling, and emptying drums may vary based on the type of drum.
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