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Smiths of the Forest of Dean Ltd - the tank and drum experts 1
  We are leading Independent specialists for new & recycled Tanks and Drums - stocking Fuel and Water Tanks, including Biofuel & Conicals + Plastic and Steel Drums. 1
  Stocks include Bunded Tanks, Fuel Stations, IBCs, Emergency Tanks, Baffled Tanks, Barrels and Buckets, Drum Bunds, recycled and new Rainsavers, Plastic Clamp Top Drums and Wooden CrateOne of our depots in Gloucestershires
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 Call into one of our Gloucestershire depots or order by phone - same day despatch available on most products.   Postcode for Sat Navs - GL16 8PZ
  Telephone 01594 833308 1 

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 Registered
  with the Environment
  Agency

Member of the Federation of Small Businesses

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      New Water Tanks      

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Rainsavers/Water Butts

                Fittings               

 Packaging Containers   

        FAQs & Links         

   Company Information  

        Place an Order        

Location/Contact Us

Phone
01594 833308


New Barrels are
popular for a 
Canoe Safe, multi-purpose Storage Bin,
Feed Bin, Raft building float etc

We stock
Emergency Tanks that are suitable for milk

Car valeting companies go to IBC page for
Baffled Tanks.



Conical Tanks
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Bla
ck IBC Tanks
600 litre IBC Tanks

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New and Recycled Biofuel Units
 -
New 
Waste Oil Banks 

Self-Build
Customers 
 phone for septic tank choices, including sewage treatment plant and underground water tanks

Most items from stock
Phone
01594 833308


Rainwater harvesting

Biodiesel Fuel Tanks
Bunded Fuel Tanks

See new Drum Bund Containers on New Barrels and Drum page

Wooden Cases/Boxes for Packaging and storage
Recycled Wooden Pallets     

Registered
  Waste Carrier


WANTED
Drums, Barrels & Tanks
from
Companies/Corporations.
We want your food grade barrels & drums for recycling - we
recycle both steel & plastic.
Also wanted for recycling - any large steel or stainless steel tanks, IBCs etc.
Email photographs and quantities to info@smdd.co.uk


 

Capacities and sizes are approximate.
Prices are plus VAT at the standard rate of 17.5%  unless stated otherwise


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Height
 

Width at girth
 

These ex Mango Chutney drums are washed.

 

Screw Top

 

 
Recycled Wooden Crate

    These crates are collapsible - all 4 sides fold down.

They are well weathered.
 

Recycled Wooden Barrels

These look great on a patio or in a garden

40-50 gallons

 

Choice of taps available

 including this Wooden Tap

 

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Height
40 inches/1m 2cm

Width at girth
22 inches/56cms

These ex Mango Chutney drums are washed.

Capacity - 210 litre

Drum illustrated is currently  out of stock

Smaller Screw Top at the back of photo is
 200 litre

This 200 litre is narrower and slightly taller than 210 litre


Recycled Plastic Barrels

 We always have stocks of recycled barrels, as we buy in recycled whenever we can.  Variety of styles - eg screw  top, clip top or cut.   Barrels are suitable for many purposes including as Water Butts Naturally we cannot guarantee how long a particular type will be in stock.   And if it was out of stock last week - it may be back in stock this week.

   
Non-potable Water Storage Tanks
       

Tank

Litres

Gallons

Height

Width 

Length

Low Profile

1250

275

0.84m

1.32m

1.8m

Slimline              

1000

220

1.49m

0.69m

1.69m

Slimline    

1250

275

1.37m

0.67m

2.27m

Horizontal      

1500

330

1.05m

1.3m

1.85m

Horizontal     

2000

440

1.05m

1.3m

2.3m

Horizontal      

3500

770

1.33m

1.7m

2.8m

Honeycomb    

1365

300

1.32m

D 1.3m

 

Vertical          

1800

396

1.5m

D 1.4m

 

Vertical          

2600

572

1.67m

D1.58m

 

Vertical           

3635

800

1.78m

D 1.8m

 

Vertical           

5455

1200

2.17m

D 2.m

 

Vertical         

7270

1600

2.43m

D 2.1m  

 

Vertical         

10000

2200

2.9m

D 2.3m

 

   

      


Potable and Non-potable Water Storage Tanks -
WRAS Approved*
 

Tank

Litres

Gallons

Height

Width

Length

Low Profile 

1250

275

0.91m

1.32m

1.8m

Horizontal      

3500

770

1.33m

1.7m

1.8m

Honeycomb        

1365

300

1.32m

Diam 1.3m

 

Vertical        

1800

396

1.5m

Diam 1.4m

 

Vertical        

2600

572

1.67m

Diam 1.58m

 

Vertical       

3635

800

1.78m

Diam 1.8m

 

Vertical       

5455

1200

2.1m

Diam 2.m

 

Vertical        

7270

1600

2.43m

Diam 2.09m

 

Vertical     

10000

2200

2.92m

Diam 2.33m

 

 

Fireblocker Tanks

This tank is designed to buy time - 30 or 60 minute option

Meets Section J 5.4 of Building Regulations, Table 5.1 for Fire Protection of Oil Storage Tanks

Integrally fitted Fire Protection -  Gas Strut assisted Flip Lid
Watchman Remote Reading Gauge for easy monitoring.
Site gauge comes with Fire Valve
1" Bottom Outlet  -  2" Fill point  -  Vent
 


This cost-effective tank is specifically designed to protect tanks where fire protection is necessary by providing a barrier.

Local Authority Building Control approved.

The fire barrier is constructed from high quality fire retardant material independently tested to BS476: Part 22: 1987.

Quick to install - does not require brickwork.

The Fireblocker Tank meets the requirements of BS5410: Part1 Section 6.3 (Methods of Tank Protection B, C), and is independently tested to BS476.

And it meets Section J 5.4 of Building Regulations, Table 5.1 for Fire Protection of Oil Storage Tanks.

Suitable for Domestic, Industrial and Commercial premises.

Phone 01594 833308 to discuss your requirements.


New Bunded Biodiesel Tanks

Suitable for pumping 100% Biodiesel - warranted.

Comes complete with:
Electronic Watchman Contents Gauge  with remote reading, a receiver needs plugging into mains supply
Flow Meter
Submersible Pump - approximately 45 litres per minute
4 metre Delivery Hose and Automatic Nozzle
Cartridge Filter
2” Fill point, Cap and Chain
Vent

Easy access Flip Lid - this will contain the 2" fill and any appropriate equipment.

 

The cost-effective way to store your biodiesel



 

 

Suitable for pumping 100% Biodiesel

 

 

Fully integrated

 

1350 litres - Slimline
HT: 1700mm
W: 900mm
L: 2700mm

1400 litres - Vertical
Ht: 1800mm
Diameter:
1576mm

Includes a
submersible pump at approximately 45 litres per minute

2500 litre - Horizontal
Ht: 1650mm
W:1500mm
L: 2820mm


With delivery kit fitted.  The electronic gauge has a remote reading for easy monitoring.

 

 

 

Recycled Transit Tanks


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Stainless Steel 

H: 5 ft 2"   1.56m

Width: 3 ft 5.5"   1.04m

A versatile mobile Tank

Easily moved around. 

Stainless Steel

 750 litre Transit Tanks. 

Click on pictures.

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Recycled Water Butt

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Out of Stock at the moment

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45 gallon Screw Top Barrel with tap.

This is the Water Butt recommended in The Gardening Section of The Daily Mail as one of the best garden accessories. 
 (June 4th 2005)




For £38.99 we can dispatch a barrel like this to most  postcode areas*

Price includes -
1 x 45 gallon/210 litre barrel, a tap with quick release hose connector,
postage and packing, and VAT.  Just send your cheque/credit card details by post or phone your credit card details through.

This 45 gallon/210 litre
Screw Top Barrel is recycled

Height: 1metre

  Diameter: 23 in

    Lid: 16.5 in

Also available without fittings.
  These are recycled and so have evidence of natural exterior wear and tear. 


Your barrel may be a darker grey than this - it depends on our stock.
 

You can post an order using our order form on 
Place an Order page.

It can be dispatched anywhere in Britain or call in to collect your barrel.

For new Plastic Barrels click
  New Barrels

Water Butts created by recycling plastic barrels are a responsible way to save water and protect the environment.  It is very cost efficient too!  We always have  stock and advise you to come and pick your water butt from the choice we have available on the day.  We have stocks ready to go.  You can choose to have your plastic water butt with or without a tap and you can have the top cut out or with a screw top.   In fact, if you want to, you can come and select your base barrel and choose exactly where you want your tap put, or top cut.  We offer choice - supplies can vary on a day to day basis.

 
We always have stocks and what we have in at any one time depends on what barrels we have been able to source. 
Variety of styles - eg screw  top, clip top or cut
.   Barrels are suitable for Water Butts and we have water tight lockable clamp tops for Canoe Safes - etc. 
Also see new Clamp Top Barrels
click here.

If you are unable to come and visit us - we can send Water Butts and barrels to most postcodes areas in the UK.  

 

 

 

 

New Barrels

New Barrels, Drums, Buckets, 25 litre Containers and Water Butts here.  Raft builders see 210 litre Tighthead Drums below.  For Cider Barrels and choice of Spill Trays scroll down.

 Brand New Plastic Clamp Top Barrels - 30, 60, 120, 100 and 220 litres - Plus 210 litre Twin Bung Drum 
 

30, 60, 120, 100 and 220 litres -all here and made from sturdy High Density HDPE.

Use as a Canoe Safe, Storage Bin, Feed Bin, Water Butts etc.  Lockable with a clamp on lid, the 30 and 60 litre have twin handles for easy carrying.


 

30 litre Plastic Clamp Top Barrel - made from HDPE

 

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These are just £8.75 plus VAT 

 £10.28 including VAT.   

Capacity

30 litres / 6.6 gallons

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Handy drum with twin  handles for easy carrying

Brand New 

Comes with a Lockable Clamp Top Lid

Available for immediate dispatch.

High Density HDPE.

Smallest Drum in picture

Ht  - 21 ins / 53 cm 

Diameter - 12 ins / 30 cm  

  Lid Diameter - 10.5 ins / 27 cm  

Ready for immediate dispatch - delivery usually takes 1 - 4 days.


You can have one delivered for the following all-inclusive price*
For just £24.99 we can organise dispatch for one brand new 30 litre Clamp Top Barrel, VAT included, delivered direct to your door. 
For £47.99 you can have 2.

How to Pay -
To send a cheque or pay by Credit Card click here Place an Order.  You can also phone with your Credit Card details on 01594 833308



 

60 litre Plastic Clamp Top Barrel - made from HDPE

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These are just £11.75 plus VAT 

£13.81 including VAT. 

Capacity

60 litres / 13.2 gallons
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 Two Flexible Handles 

Brand New

With a Clamp Top and a Lockable Lid

Available for
immediate dispatch.

High Density HDPE.

Middle one in picture

Ht  - 24 ins / 61 cm     

Diameter - 15 ins / 38 cm

Lid Diameter - 13.5 ins / 34 cm

Ready for immediate dispatch - delivery usually takes 1 - 4 days.

 You can have one delivered for the following all-inclusive price*.
For £29.95 we can organise dispatch for one brand new 60 litre Clamp Top Barrel, VAT included, delivered to your door. 
For £56.99 you can have 2.

How to Pay -
To send a cheque or pay by Credit Card click here Place an Order.  You can also phone with your Credit Card details on 01594 833308.



 

120 litre Plastic Clamp Top Barrel - made from HDPE

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Barrel without a tap is just £14.75 plus VAT

£17.33 including VAT

Capacity

  120 litres / 27 gallons

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Largest one here

Lockable and with Clamp Top Lid 

Available with Quick Release Hose Connector Tap 

Please note:
no handles on the
120 litre
 
High Density HDPE.

Price with a Tap
£18.99 + VAT

Ht  - 33 ins / 84 cm Diameter - 20 ins / 51 cm Lid Diameter - 16.5 ins / 41 cm    All ready for immediate dispatch - delivery usually takes 1 - 4 days.

You can have one delivered for the following all-inclusive price*.
For just £39.99 we can organise dispatch for one brand new 120 litre Clamp Top Barrel, VAT included, delivered direct to your door.  
For £75.99 you can have 2.

If you wish for one with a Tap and Quick Release Hose Connector they are £18.99 plus VAT   (£22.31 including VAT).
For £44.99 we can organise dispatch of one brand new 120 litre Clamp Top Barrel with Quick Release Hose Connector Tap, VAT included, delivered direct to your door.  
For £85.50 you can have 2.

How to Pay -
To send a cheque or pay by Credit Card click here Place an Order.  You can also phone with your Credit Card details on 01594 833308



 


100 litre Plastic Clamp Top Barrel - made from HDPE
 


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 100 litres / 22 gallons

 Sought after slim and square plastic drum 
£14.75 + VAT
£17.33 including VAT 

Flat-sided with lid and clamp.
Very practical.

Clamp Top Lid.
Lid is lockable

Please note: no handles on the 100 litre High Density HDPE. Available with a Quick Release Hose Connector Tap  £18.99 + VAT
Ht  - 35 ins / 90 cm Width - 15 ins / 38 cm Lid Diameter - 13.75 ins / 35 cm  All ready for immediate dispatch - delivery usually takes 1 - 4 days.
  You can have 1 delivered for the following all-inclusive price*.
For just £39.99 we can organise dispatch for 1 brand new 100 litre Clamp Top Barrel, VAT included, delivered direct to your door.  
For £75.99 you can have 2.

If you wish for one with a Tap and Quick Release Hose Connector they are £18.99 plus VAT   (£22.31 including VAT).
For £44.99 we can organise dispatch for 1 brand new 100 litre Clamp Top Barrel with Quick Release Hose Connector Tap, VAT included, delivered direct to your door. 
 For £85.50 you can have 2.

How to Pay -
To send a cheque or pay by Credit Card click here Place an Order.  You can also phone with your Credit Card details on 01594 833308



 

220 litre Plastic Clamp Top Barrel - made from HDPE

You can choose to have this Barrel fitted with a Quick Release Hose Connector Tap. 
Price with tap -
 £31.00 + VAT

£26.50 + VAT
£31.14 including VAT

Clamp Top

Capacity 220 litres

Capacity  48 gallons Opening - 18" / 47cm High Density Plastic
Ht - 38.5 ins / 98cm Lid Dia - 19 ins / 48cm Diameter - 23.5 ins / 60 cm Available for immediate dispatch - delivery usually takes 1 - 4 days.
 
You can have 1 delivered for the following all-inclusive price*.
For just £54.99 we can organise dispatch for 1 brand new 220 litre Clamp Top Barrel, VAT included, delivered direct to your door.
For £104.50 you can have 2.

If you want one with a Tap and Quick Release Hose Connector they are £31.00 plus VAT   (£36.43 including VAT).
For £59.99 we can organise dispatch for 1 brand new 225 litre Clamp Top Barrel with Quick Release Hose Connector Tap, VAT included, delivered direct to your door.
For £113.99 you can have 2.

How to Pay -
To send a cheque or pay by Credit Card click here Place an Order.  You can also phone with your Credit Card details on 01594 833308


 

New 210 litre Plastic Barrels - Twin Bung.  

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The best choice for raft makers.

Click on pictures to enlarge

In stock right now

 

High Density Plastic

 

Capacity

210 litres  / 45 gallons

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£19.90 + VAT
£23.38 including VAT

L Ring - Tighthead 

Brand new

Four will fit on a Drum Spill Tray Ring 01594 833308 Top and bottom rim

Twin 2" bungs

Ht - 37 inches / 94 cms Diam  -  23 ins / 58 cms Twin bung Available for immediate dispatch - delivery usually takes 1 - 4 days.
 You can have 1 delivered for the following all-inclusive price*.
For just £44.50 we can organise dispatch for one brand new 210 litre Twin Bung Drum, VAT included, delivered direct to your door.
For £84.50 you can have 2.


How to Pay -
To send a cheque or pay by Credit Card click here Place an Order.  You can also phone with your Credit Card details on 01594 833308
 

*For the Highlands, Islands and postcodes IV,KW,ZE,.HS, KA 27-28, PH19-44, 49-50, PA20-88 there will be an additional postal charge.

For Recycled Barrels click Recycled Containers

 

New Plastic Buckets and Containers

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25 litre container with black screw top security seal - tamper evident.

UN stamped.



 

Available in packs of 40 as shown on left.
 
Discounts available on large quantities

White Buckets
5, 10. 20 litre.

With or without lids

Metal or plastic handles

Ring to find out how many we an fit on a pallet. 

Quantity discounts available


 

 New Plastic Drum Bund for a single Drum



 




 




360 litre Drum Bund  - your storage solution.

Meets or exceeds all UN transport regulations and stringent US DOT regulations

Height: 1060mm

Diameter 800mm




Double wall  for added strength


 

100% UV protected polyethylene provides resistance to a wide range of chemicals
Interior Height: 970mm

Diameter: 690mm

 

Has a twist down lid for safe closure.

 

 

Spill Trays for 2 or 4 Drums

This Spill Tray will take 4 x 210 litre Drums 

Protect the environment with these safety products

Click on pictures to enlarge

This 2 drum Spill Tray is deeper and narrower

Ideal for 25 litre containers or drums

New in stock



 

New Plastic Cider Barrel - Cider Makers recommended. 

 

Can be used as a water dispenser too.

These are just £19.95 plus VAT 


£23.44 including VAT.   
  

Colour
Very dark brown, almost black

Capacity
22.5 litres / 5 gallons

With carry handle and lever-type tap

Brand New Food Quality Plastic Barrel

   Top bung with vent

Available for immediate dispatch.

Fold down handle

Actual opening width 2.5 ins / 6cm

Height
 16.5 ins / 42 cm 

Diameter
12.5 ins / 32 cm  

  Vented Lid diameter  3.5 ins / 8 cm  

Ready for immediate dispatch - delivery usually takes 1 - 4 days.


You can have one delivered for the following all-inclusive price*
For just £39.95 we can organise dispatch for one brand new 5 gallon Cider Barrel with tap and vented bung, VAT included, delivered direct to your door.  

How to Pay -
To send a cheque or pay by Credit Card click here Place an Order.  You can also phone with your Credit Card details on 01594 833308

 

 


For more information phone 01594 833308.
 
 For Fittings take a look here Fittings
For our range of New Fuel tanks click  Fuel Tanks
For a great range of Water Tanks go here Water Tanks
For our range of New Bunded Tanks click  Bunded Tanks
For our range of Recycled Containers click  Recycled Containers
For our 800 and 1000 litre New  IBC Tanks click  Emergency Tanks
For a variety of shapes and capacities in Water Butts and Rain Savers click here
In you need cone-shaped conical tanks for your biofuel process click
The Biofuel Tank Page
For our ever increasing range of fantastic quality Baffled Tanks click
IBC and Baffled Tanks
Our page of Clamp Top Drums, Barrels and small containers including Cider Barrels click one of our most hit pages New Barrels
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