http://durgan.org/2018/Septmber%202018/2%20September%202018%20Barrel%20disposal./HTML/ 2 September 2018 Barrel disposal
My US 50 gallon water barrels (5) need replacing,since they have rusted in spots and are leaking. No disposal facility will take them unless flattened. I use a reciprocating saw and cut off both ends and make a longitudinal cut to allow for flattening.