James wrote:
I would like to own a 55 gallon drum , preferably made of plastic. I want
this to be able to haul K-1 kerosene fuel for my oil heaters. I suppose
I could use a metal drum but prefer the plastic as it would be so much
lighter.

As someone else noted, when it's full "not so much"...

Virtually every place has multitude of commercial locations that have
barrels routinely. Check w/ the various food processing facilities,
etc.; most of them use almost exclusively plastic these days. The
second-hand freight/salvage/etc. places generally have market for them;
if it's a place of any size undoubtedly there are a few individuals as
well on the Craig's list or local radio swap show, etc. Flea markets,
etc., another good bet.

As the other poster said, you'll probably find 30 gal much more suitable
for handling.

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