Top 10 ways to recycle a beer keg

12th May, 2014 by Lauren Eads
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After the success of our top 10 ways to recycle a wine barrel, we decided to turn our attention to beer, discovering a host of weird and wonderful ways to transform the humble keg.

The eco-conscious among us have long trumpeted the benefits of so called “up-cycling” in which disused items are given a new lease of life and a completely new use.

But as this list proves, some have taken their ability to transform an everyday object, such as an unassuming and tired beer keg, to another level.

Scroll through to see some of our favourite ways to up-cycle a beer keg…

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26 Responses to “Top 10 ways to recycle a beer keg”

  1. SlipperyPete says:
    May 16, 2014 at 11:52 pm

    Except for the fact that a consumer doesn’t actually own these kegs that they destroy/”repurpose”. Kegs are leased to consumers and it is illegal to do pretty much everything you showed off. Brewers get hit with the cost when you don’t return your keg. Way to treat them.

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  2. Joel says:
    May 21, 2014 at 4:06 am

    Well said SlipperyPete – us brewers do occasionally sell old kegs though – just ask us first!

    Reply
  3. Jack says:
    October 16, 2016 at 4:50 pm

    I’ve bought an old pub and converted it into a residential property. The area behind my house is full of kegs. How on earth do I get rid of them probably ?
    Help please !!

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  4. mike Ealham says:
    April 12, 2017 at 8:24 am

    we are currently refurbishing an old conservative club in stockport Cheshire and we have 10 of these barrels free to a good home. collection only call me on 07711 392779

    Reply
  5. Temi says:
    July 27, 2017 at 10:08 pm

    We are a kids football club and are trying to revamp our club house and can’t get anyone to take them away. The breweries are not interested 3 of them are full (2 fosters 1 kronenberg) expired 2016 and 4 are empty. We just want them gone now but a donation would not be sniffed at we are in Surbiton Surrey

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  6. Shamila says:
    August 3, 2017 at 9:37 am

    We have about 15-20 kegs in our yard , anyone interesting to take THEM FREE just send email
    thanks. info@london-junk.co.uk

    Reply
  7. walmad says:
    August 29, 2017 at 6:16 pm

    I Have 2x 30L empty kegs if anybody wants them

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  8. Mr Emmanuel says:
    September 4, 2017 at 10:44 am

    Hi all, I would love any/all Beer Kegs you may wish to get rid of. I am based in S.E. London, but feel free to give me a call at Black and Green on 07939056667

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  9. Karo says:
    January 10, 2018 at 1:15 pm

    We have about 20-30 kegs in our yard , anyone interesting to take THEM FREE just send email
    thanks. gulekare@yahoo.co.uk

    Reply
  10. Aleksanr says:
    February 5, 2018 at 2:44 pm

    I want to buy 20, 30, 50 lt kegs, if you have please email me chagdash@bk.ru… i live in Germany. I wil collect anywhere in the world wuth fair price

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    • Mark says:
      March 1, 2018 at 7:33 pm

      Alexander
      I have 33 used beer kegs. If you are still interested I can sell all for £650. Let me know, please.

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    • Mick OConnor says:
      August 14, 2018 at 11:04 am

      Hi I am in Ireland and I have several empty kegs, I located in Galway on the west coast, would you be interested in taking them.

      regards ,,
      Mick

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  11. Mick OConnor says:
    August 14, 2018 at 11:06 am

    i HAVE SEVERAL EMPTY KEGS, Located on the west coast of Ireland, let me know if you are interested.

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  12. Patricia Poteat says:
    September 18, 2018 at 1:05 am

    I work for a restaurant that has 12 beer kegs that no distributor will take back because the original labels are gone from being left outside. the kegs are in solid condition but we’d love to get some of our losses back on them. Any interested parties? Located in Northampton Mass.

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  13. Hris says:
    November 20, 2018 at 5:16 pm

    I have 15 empty beer kegs for sale of anyone wanna buy.

    Reataurant at london waterloo

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  14. Tracy says:
    January 13, 2019 at 1:09 am

    Northern Ireland County Antrim area looking for a few free kegs seeking a new home. Wanting to repurpose them in our garden. Many thanks

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  15. Valentas says:
    January 13, 2019 at 3:33 pm

    50l. euro kegs A type (originally)
    Stackable kegs.
    39 Euro/pc + negotiations.

    S type fittings and/or fitting tubes S type separately.
    Also many other stuff for beer dispensing.

    v.liskus@yahoo.com

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  16. Steve says:
    January 28, 2019 at 6:26 pm

    So tired of the statements that the brewer owns the keg and they should get them back. I have two empty kegs that Lagunitas in Chicago refuses to return my $75 each deposit on because I had them for about 8 or 9 months and they have a 6-month return policy that they suddenly decided to enforce. I don’t want them, but now I am stuck with them at a cost of $150. Needless to say, this ended my business relationship with Lagunitas. Funny thing is, they admitted it costs them more to buy a new replacement keg than to refund my deposit, but they thought it a better idea to hold firm to their policy. I am open to offers if anyone is interested.

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