10ft Bunded Container – Refurbished, Spill Containment

Small Footprint, Serious Containment: The 10ft Bunded Shipping Container

Sites rarely run out of chemicals before they run out of space to store them properly. A 10ft bunded shipping container solves that squeeze by packing a fully welded containment sump into a footprint of about 80 square feet, which is small enough to tuck beside a workshop, behind a barn, or into the corner of a yard without swallowing a parking bay.

The trade-off is inventory size, not capability. The containment principle is identical to a full-length unit: drums and totes sit on a raised deck, and anything that escapes is caught in the sealed tray beneath rather than reaching the ground.

Specifications at a Glance

• External size: 10' x 8' x 8'6", roughly 80 sq ft of ground footprint
• Containment: welded, liquid-tight secondary sump built into the floor
• Shell: heavy-gauge corrosion-resistant steel
• Doors: lockable double doors at one end
• Tare weight: around 2,900 lb before the containment fit-out
• Weatherproofing: sealed doors and steel shell to keep rain off the stock
• Portability: sized for relocation with a crane or tilt-bed truck
• Delivery: flat $500 nationwide, tax-inclusive pricing

Typical Loads for a Compact Chemical Storage Container

A 10ft bunded unit generally suits inventories measured in single drums and totes rather than pallet loads.

• A handful of 55-gallon drums of oil, fuel, or coolant
• One or two IBC totes of process or cleaning chemicals
• Agricultural spray concentrates on a small farm
• Paint, thinners, and solvents at a body shop or joinery
• Used-oil collection ahead of licensed disposal
• Groundskeeping chemicals at schools, clubs, and estates

Working Out Whether the Capacity Fits Your Stock

Start with your largest single vessel. Secondary containment is generally expected to hold that volume, with extra allowance if the unit sits outside where rain can enter through the vents. Then think about compatibility: separating oxidizers from flammables usually matters more than total capacity, and two small units can be a better answer than one larger one.

Site it on level, firm ground with room to open the doors and turn a drum trolley, and keep it away from drains and watercourses. Delivery is scheduled once your order is confirmed and quoted by route. Other compact options appear in the 10ft container category, and a similar unit built for flammables is the 9ft hazardous goods store. Where you need more room and side access, step up to the 20ft bunded container with side doors. Common questions about ordering and delivery are answered on our FAQ page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I put an IBC tote inside a 10ft unit?

A standard IBC is about 4 ft square and just under 4 ft 6 in tall, so it fits comfortably through the doors and inside the shell. What you should check is whether the sump capacity covers the tote's full volume, and whether you still have working room around it once it is positioned on the deck.

How is the sump kept clear of rainwater?

Passive vents can let wind-driven rain in, so include the sump in your routine inspection. Clean water can be pumped out and disposed of appropriately, while anything contaminated must be handled as waste under the rules that apply to your site. A simple written log makes this quick and gives you a record if it is ever questioned.

Does buying one make my storage compliant?

It supplies the physical containment that spill-prevention plans call for, but compliance also covers labeling, segregation, inventory control, training, and emergency procedures. Use the container as one element of your plan and have your EHS advisor confirm the finished setup meets the regulations that apply where you operate.