Specialty containers

Bunded Storage Containers

Containers with a raised bund and, in some configurations, a galvanised mesh floor, for storing drums, chemicals and hazardous materials.

About bunded storage containers

A bunded container has a sealed, raised lip around the floor so that any liquid escaping from a drum or container is retained inside the unit rather than reaching the ground. Many are fitted with a galvanised open mesh floor above the bund, so spilled liquid drains into the sump while goods stay dry and stable.

These units are specified where site rules, insurance or environmental obligations require secondary containment. They are also simply the sensible choice for storing oils, fuels, solvents and agricultural chemicals in any quantity.

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Applications

Where these units are used

Chemical and solvent storage

Drums and IBCs with secondary containment built into the unit.

Agricultural chemicals

Sprays, fuels and lubricants stored away from watercourses and drains.

Site fuel and oil

Plant consumables kept secure and contained on construction compounds.

Industrial consumables

Lubricants and process chemicals in a controlled, ventilated store.

Buying considerations

What to check before ordering

  • Check the bund capacity against the volume you intend to store and against any local requirement that applies to you.
  • Confirm ventilation. Bunded stores for volatile products need substantially more ventilation than a standard container.
  • Look at whether the unit has a mesh floor above the bund, which keeps goods clear of any spillage.
  • Verify that the placement area is level, since a bund only works if the floor is not sloped.
  • Compliance obligations vary by material and jurisdiction. Confirm what applies to you before ordering.
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Questions

Frequently asked

What does bunded mean?

It means the container has a sealed secondary containment area, normally a raised lip and sump beneath the storage floor, designed to retain liquid that escapes from its primary container.

Does a bunded container meet my regulatory requirements?

Requirements vary by material, quantity and location. The product page describes the unit specification; confirming that it satisfies the rules that apply to your site is your responsibility, and we recommend checking with your compliance adviser before ordering.

Can a standard container be used for chemicals?

It has no secondary containment, so any leak reaches the ground. Where containment is required or sensible, a bunded unit is the correct product.

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