The amount of crushed cans in a 55-gallon drum can vary based on the type of cans and how densely they are packed. On average, a 55-gallon drum can hold approximately 200 to 300 pounds of crushed aluminum cans. This estimate can fluctuate depending on the level of crushing and the specific design of the cans.
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The crushed can will have a density that is quite a bit higher than the density of the can before it was crushed. Imagine a box of empty aluminum beverage cans. It won't weigh much. If those same cans are crushed, they will weigh the same, but take up a lot less space. The density of the cans can be increased by crushing them. The cans might be said to have a low bulk density before being crushed.
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A cubic yard is equivalent to 27 cubic feet. Since a one-gallon can holds approximately 0.133 cubic feet, you can fit about 202 one-gallon cans in a cubic yard box (27 cubic feet divided by 0.133 cubic feet per gallon). However, this is a theoretical maximum; practical considerations like the shape of the cans and how they are arranged may reduce that number.
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Well, honey, if we're talking about standard 12-ounce cans, you can fit approximately 200-240 uncrushed cans into a 39-gallon bag. But let's be real, who's actually going to sit there and count each one? Just grab a bag and start cramming those babies in until it's bursting at the seams!