20ft Bunded Chemical Store Container – New, Spill Pallet

How a 20ft Bunded Container Keeps Chemical Storage Tidy and Contained

Storing drums on a yard floor is the sort of shortcut that stays fine right up until it is not. A 20ft bunded container converts that risk into a controlled, lockable area: the welded sump under the floor catches whatever escapes, and the steel shell keeps rain, sunlight, and unauthorized hands away from the stock. For most industrial and agricultural sites it is the cheapest route to organized chemical storage that a visiting inspector will recognize.

What you are buying is essentially a shipping container with a second floor built into it. The original deck is removed, a liquid-tight steel tray is welded in, and a grated or slatted working surface goes on top so drums sit above the containment volume rather than in it.

Specifications at a Glance

• External size: 20' x 8' x 8'6", the standard ISO footprint
• Containment: fully welded liquid-tight sump built into the floor structure
• Shell: weathering steel frame and corrugated panels
• Doors: lockable double doors with steel locking rods
• Ventilation: passive louvers to limit vapor and condensation buildup
• Working surface: raised deck above the containment sump
• Handling: ISO corner castings and forklift compatibility
• Delivery: flat $500 to all 50 states, tax-inclusive pricing

Materials a Hazardous Goods Store Container Is Used For

Anything that would create a mess, a fine, or a fire if it leaked onto open ground is a candidate for bunded storage.

• Diesel, gasoline, and lubricating oil drums on plant yards
• Agricultural chemicals, sprays, and fertilizer concentrates
• Paints, solvents, and thinners at manufacturing and body shops
• IBC totes of process fluids, coolants, and cleaning chemicals
• Waste oil and used-fluid collection prior to licensed disposal
• Groundskeeping and golf-course chemical stores

Sizing the Bund and Preparing the Site

The rule most spill-prevention plans work to is that secondary containment should hold the volume of the largest single vessel inside, with headroom for rainfall if the store is outdoors. Count your drums, work out the largest one, and confirm the sump capacity covers it before you order rather than after. Segregation matters too: oxidizers and flammables should not share a sump, so two smaller units sometimes beat one big one.

Site the container on level, firm ground with room to swing the doors and maneuver a drum trolley, and keep it clear of drains and watercourses. Delivery is scheduled once your order is confirmed and quoted by route. Browse related builds in our specialized container range or across the 20ft container listings. A comparable unit is the 20ft hazardous goods bunded container, and where space is tight the 10ft bunded container covers smaller inventories. For capacity questions, get in touch with the sales desk.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does a bunded container make my site compliant?

It provides the secondary containment that spill-prevention rules typically call for, but compliance is a whole-site question covering signage, segregation, inventory records, training, and drainage. Treat the container as one part of the plan and have your environmental or EHS advisor confirm that the installation meets the regulations that apply to you.

Can I store fuel in it and draw from a pump?

Many operators do exactly that, mounting a pump and hose reel inside or on the door frame. Fuel dispensing brings extra requirements around bonding, grounding, fire separation, and permits, which vary by state and by volume, so plan the installation with a qualified contractor before the container arrives.

How do I get rid of liquid that collects in the sump?

Check the sump on a regular schedule. Rainwater blown through the vents can be pumped out and disposed of appropriately, while anything contaminated has to be handled as waste under your local rules. Keeping a written inspection log makes this straightforward and gives you a record if anyone asks.