Spill Containment Berms

Spill Containment Berms & Dikes — Portable, Drive-Through & Permanent Barriers

When you need secondary containment for drums, tanks, vehicles, or heavy equipment, AbsorbentsOnline.com carries a full line of spill containment berms, dikes, and barriers — all built to help you meet EPA 40 CFR 264.175 requirements. From compact portable berms for emergency response to full-size drive-through berms for fuel farms and heavy equipment, we have a containment solution for every application.

Every berm ships free to the lower 48 states, and custom sizes are available. Call (800) 869-9633 for help choosing the right model.

Berm Types at a Glance — Choose the Right Containment Solution

Berm Category	Assembly	Wall Type	Vehicle Access	Best For
L-Bracket Economy Berms	Yes — L-brackets	Rigid bracket walls (12")	No	Fuel tanks, generators, drum storage — most economical option
Aluminum Bracket Berms	Yes — aluminum brackets	Lightweight aluminum bracket walls	No	Corrosion-resistant sites, lighter-weight assembly
Snap-Up Berms	Quick — snap together	Hinged snap-up walls	No	Fast setup, reusable sites, moderate containment
Foam Wall Berms	No — instant deploy	Rigid foam sidewalls	No	Semi-permanent containment around tanks & equipment
Throw 'N Go Berms	No — self-rising	Auto-rising foam walls	No	Emergency & rapid deployment, field operations
Compact Containment Berms	No — fold out	Collapsible foam walls	No	Portable use, small equipment, quick deploy
Drive-Through Berms	Yes — L-brackets	Reinforced ramp walls	Yes — drive through	Vehicle wash pads, tanker truck loading/unloading
Drive-In/Out Berms	Minimal — unfold	Foam ramp walls	Yes — drive in/out	Forklifts, trucks, heavy equipment access areas
Flex-Wall Drive-Over	No — lay flat	Flexible walls (spring back)	Yes — drive over	High-traffic areas, vehicles drive directly over walls
Spill Containment Dikes	No — place & connect	Urethane barrier sections	No	Custom perimeters, drain protection, floor barriers
Resizable Modular Berms	Yes — modular panels	Rigid modular wall sections	No	Adjustable layouts, growing or changing storage needs
Containment Wall Berms	Yes — wall sections	Permanent rigid walls	No	Long-term installations, permanent containment areas
Build-a-Berm Kit	Yes — custom build	DIY — build any length	No	Custom-length barriers, unique site layouts
Portable Drum Containment	No — pop up	Collapsible pool walls	No	55-gallon drums, emergency pools, field drum storage
Railroad Track Berms	No — lay out	Flexible track-conforming walls	N/A — track use	Railcar loading/unloading, track spill prevention
Oil Wellhead Berms	No — lay out	Heavy-duty ground barrier	No	Wellhead ground protection, oil field containment

Stationary Walk-In Berms — Which Wall Type Is Right?

These are the most popular berms for permanent or semi-permanent containment around tanks, drums, generators, and equipment. The key difference is how the walls are constructed.

Feature	L-Bracket Economy	Aluminum Bracket	Foam Wall	Snap-Up
Assembly	Install L-brackets	Install aluminum brackets	None — unfold & place	Snap walls into place
Wall Height	12"	12"	4" – 12"	12"
Material	PVC fabric + steel brackets	PVC fabric + aluminum brackets	PVC fabric + rigid foam	PVC fabric + hinged supports
Portability	Semi-permanent	Semi-permanent (lighter)	Easily relocatable	Relocatable
Custom Sizes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Best For	Most economical — fuel tanks, generators, drum storage	Corrosion-prone or salt air environments	Quick setup — no tools required	Reusable, moderate-speed deployment
Shop	View L-Bracket →	View Aluminum →	View Foam Wall →	View Snap-Up →

Vehicle-Access Berms — Drive-In, Drive-Through & Drive-Over

If forklifts, trucks, or heavy equipment need to enter the containment area, these berms let vehicles drive in and out without setting up the walls.

Feature	Drive-Through	Drive-In/Out	Flex-Wall Drive-Over
Vehicle Entry	Both ends open — vehicles pass through	One or two ramp sides	Vehicles drive directly over flexible walls
Assembly	L-bracket assembly required	Minimal — unfold foam ramps	None — lay flat and go
Wall Type	Reinforced collapsible ramp walls	Foam ramp walls	Spring-back flexible walls
Traffic Type	Trucks, tankers, heavy vehicles	Forklifts, trucks, heavy equipment	Any vehicle — high-frequency traffic
Custom Sizes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Best For	Truck wash pads, tanker loading/unloading areas	Equipment maintenance, fuel farms, loading docks	High-traffic zones where vehicles can't stop for ramps
Shop	View Drive-Through →	View Drive-In/Out →	View Flex-Wall →

Portable & Emergency Containment

Lightweight, compact containment solutions you can store in a truck, deploy on-site in seconds, and pack up when the job is done.

Feature	Throw 'N Go	Compact Berm	Pop-Up Pool / Drum	Build-a-Berm Kit
Deploy Speed	Instant — self-rising walls	Fast — fold out	Instant — pop open	Moderate — custom assembly
Portability	Ultra-portable — fits in vehicles	Highly portable — folds flat	Compact — collapsible	Semi-portable — kit components
Use Type	Temporary — emergency response	Temporary to semi-permanent	Temporary — emergency	Permanent — custom-length
Best For	Field crews, generators, emergency spill response	Small equipment, quick jobs, tight spaces	55-gal drum containment, emergency spill pools	Custom perimeters, unique layouts, long-term use
Shop	View Throw 'N Go →	View Compact →	View Drum Containment →	View Build-a-Berm →

Specialty & Industry-Specific Berms

Specialty Berm	Industry	Description
Railroad Track Berm	Railroad / Transport	Lightweight, portable berm that conforms to rail tracks — prevents ground contamination from railcar leaks during loading/unloading
Oil Wellhead Berm	Oil & Gas	Heavy-duty ground barrier designed to protect soil around wellheads from oil contamination — long-lasting construction
Spill Containment Dikes	Facilities / Labs	Connectable urethane barrier sections for creating custom floor perimeters — tabletop models available for lab benches
Resizable Modular Berm	Warehousing / Industrial	Modular wall sections that can be reconfigured as storage needs change — add or remove sections any time
Containment Wall Berm	Permanent Installations	Rigid, permanent wall sections for long-term containment areas that won't be moved

Berm Accessories & Protection

Accessory	Purpose	Compatible With
Hose Stand / Bridge	Protects berm walls when running hoses or cables over the sidewall — maintains wall height and containment capacity	Most berm models with sidewalls
Self-Bailer Kits	Filters and drains accumulated rainwater from outdoor berms — keeps oil/contaminants contained while releasing clean water	Outdoor berms exposed to precipitation
Ground Tarps & Track Belts	Extra protection layers under your berm (ground tarps) or on the berm floor (track belts for tire traffic) — extends berm lifespan	All berms — especially those on gravel, dirt, or with vehicle traffic

Key Features & Benefits

• EPA 40 CFR 264.175 Compliance: All berms provide secondary containment capacity to meet federal regulations for hazardous waste storage areas
• Custom Sizes Available: Most berm models available in standard and custom sizes — call (800) 869-9633 for a quote
• Chemical & UV Resistant: PVC fabric construction resists oils, fuels, chemicals, and UV degradation for indoor and outdoor use
• Connectable Designs: Many models snap, connect, or link together for expanded containment areas
• Free Shipping: Every berm ships free to the lower 48 U.S. states
• 40+ Years of Expertise: PCI Products Company has been supplying containment solutions since 1985

Frequently Asked Questions

Browse our berm categories above and add to cart — or call (800) 869-9633 for custom sizing and bulk pricing.