Frequent Questions
Please look for an
answer to some common questions here, If your
question is not answered please contact us by
visiting our
contact page and we will answer your question as
soon as possible.
What products
do you stock in your warehouse? |
- Drum
accessories, such as bungs and gaskets,
pumps, faucets, spouts and plastic
liners
- Drum
carts and cradles
- Open
head plastic and steel pails
- Paint
cans and F-Style tin cans
- Plastic
bottles and jugs
- Screw
caps and trigger sprayers
- Steel,
plastic, fiber and stainless steel drums
- Tight
head plastic and steel pails
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What kinds of
drums do you sell? |
We sell the
following different types of drums in a
variety of sizes, colors, and
specifications:
- Lined
and unlined.
- New and
reconditioned.
- Open
head and tight head.
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Standard, overpack and salvage.
- Steel,
stainless steel, plastic and fiber.
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Is there a
minimum quantity required for an order? |
It depends
on the type of container. Drums and larger
containers are ordered in individual units.
Smaller containers such as bottles, pails,
and cans are ordered by the box or by the
pallet. Please inquire for minimum
quantities on specific items. |
Will you
deliver to my place of business? |
Kaplan
Container has several trucks that will make
deliveries within Western and Central New
York State. Outside of our delivery area, we
can arrange for shipments via common
carrier, UPS, FedEx, or other delivery
services. |
Can I special
order products that you do not carry? |
Yes! Kaplan
Container is associated with several
manufacturers. Our salespeople are trained
container specialists and can help locate
the best container to fit your specific
requirement. Please contact us to order. |
Where are you
located? |
Kaplan
Container is located in Upstate New York, at
15 Jet View Drive, in Rochester, New York. |
What is the
difference between a U.N. and a D.O.T.
approved container? |
The
transportation of hazardous materials is
regulated by the U.S. Department of
Transportation As of October 1, 1996, all of
the old DOT regulations were superseded by a
new set of UN (United Nations) regulations.
Currently, containers used for the shipment
of hazardous materials are subject to UN
classifications and performance standards
and must be marked accordingly
For complete
EPA Regulations, visit the
EPA Office of Compliance Web site.
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How do I
determine what type of container I need for
a particular application? |
Since our
salespeople are familiar with many types of
containers and their applications, they can
assist you with appropriate container
selection.
Contact us for details. |
How do we
establish an account with Kaplan Container? |
Your first
order is generally C.O.D. To set up an
account, we require three (3) commercial
trade references and one (1) bank reference.
Contact us today to start the process.
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Do you accept
credit cards? |
We accept
Visa, Mastercard, Discover & American
Express credit card payment. |
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