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Apr 20, 2026 2:54 PM

Costco Members: 3-Pk 5-Gal Buckets

$5.00

$12

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Costco (link for reference only) has for its Members: 3-Pack 5-Gallon Buckets (White) on sale for $4.99. This deal is available in-store only.

Thanks to Community Member bargainhunterforever for sharing this deal.

Note: Pricing and availability may vary by location. Also available via Instacart for $5.66 in selection locations ($35 minimum order).

Product Details:
  • 5 gallon capacity bucket
  • Steel wire handle with plastic grip
  • Carry tools, water, dirt or other various supplies
  • Versatile tool for heavy-duty worksites or simple lawn and garden
  • NSF #2 Certified (thanks to Community Member ez1 for the photo)

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Written by Nate650 | Staff
  • About this store:
    • If you don't have a Costco Warehouse Membership, you can sign up here.
  • Additional notes:
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the wiki and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Costco (link for reference only) has for its Members: 3-Pack 5-Gallon Buckets (White) on sale for $4.99. This deal is available in-store only.

Thanks to Community Member bargainhunterforever for sharing this deal.

Note: Pricing and availability may vary by location. Also available via Instacart for $5.66 in selection locations ($35 minimum order).

Product Details:
  • 5 gallon capacity bucket
  • Steel wire handle with plastic grip
  • Carry tools, water, dirt or other various supplies
  • Versatile tool for heavy-duty worksites or simple lawn and garden
  • NSF #2 Certified (thanks to Community Member ez1 for the photo)

Editor's Notes

Written by Nate650 | Staff
  • About this store:
    • If you don't have a Costco Warehouse Membership, you can sign up here.
  • Additional notes:
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the wiki and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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jericoholics
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FYI they don't come with lids.
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See photo of NSF Standard #2 (American National Standard For Food Handling Equipment) marking on the bucket.

Per NSF:

"NSF/ANSI 2-2025 covers the minimum food protection and sanitation requirements for the materials, design, fabrication, construction, and performance of food handling equipment. Such equipment includes bakery, cafeteria, kitchen, and pantry units and other handling and processing equipment like tables and components, counters, tableware, hoods, shelves, and sinks, among others.

Considerations in play here include the smoothness of angles and corners in a food zone, the usage of fasteners, latches, hinges, and the cleanability of various components for sanitation. These concerns, as well as many others, are outlined in the NSF/ANSI 2-2025 standard."
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Community Reviews

This 3 pack of 5 gallon Costco buckets stands out as a very cheap, sturdy utility set for yard work, car washing, gardening, and storage. The buckets are described as reinforced, with a rounded base and side handles that make them easier to carry and empty than typical Home Depot, Lowe's, or Harbor Freight buckets. The main drawback is that they do not include lids, and lid compatibility and food safety are debated. Pricing is repeatedly cited around $4.99, or about $1.67 each, making it a strong value if plain buckets are all you need.

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  • The in-store price is $4.99 for the 3-pack at many warehouses, which works out to about $1.67 per bucket. Some comments also note the price had been $8.99 before dropping to $4.99, and that pricing can vary by store clearance.

    IndigoWinter2667lewis502Nate650KeepingltReal

  • Yes, Harbor Freight lids have been reported to fit, and specific Home Depot and Lowe's lid options were also reported as compatible. A screw-top Gamma-style lid is another suggested upgrade if you want a tighter seal for storage.

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  • They're commonly used for car washing, yard work, vegetable growing, tree watering, brewing grain storage, and general hauling or cleanup. The reinforced bottom and rounded base make them sturdier than basic big-box buckets, and the 3-pack is cheap enough for multi-bucket setups.

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  • No, the buckets do not include lids, and Costco does not appear to sell them separately for this item. Compatible options mentioned include Harbor Freight, Lowe's, Home Depot, and GammaSeal-style lids, which can be bought separately if you need a cover.

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  • Costco confirmed the item is NSF rated but not food-grade material. The buckets are marked NSF Standard #2, but that does not guarantee direct food storage, so they're better treated as food-equipment or general-purpose buckets unless you verify the exact use case.

    Nate650ez1SundayMrsbadj

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Apr 20, 2026 2:56 PM
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I've been thinking about treating myself to a new bucket but it just seemed too extravagant
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It's an even better deal when you stop by the food court and ask them to fill it up with nacho cheese.

Just only fill the top one.
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$4.99 in store at my warehouse.
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Nice. I'll have to go back in-store today. Yesterday they were $8.99 but now showing in app as $4.99 for 3 pack in warehouse.
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jefelicApr 20, 2026 3:25 PM
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Any lids available with these?
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Quote from jefelic View quoted comment :
Any lids available with these?
yeah, wondering the same
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FYI they don't come with lids.
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Does anyone know what's the Item number for this?
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Quote from jefelic View quoted comment :
Any lids available with these?
I've never seen them carry lids, so unfortunately, 'no'

These are food grade buckets, FWIW.
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what's the profit margin on the marketplace? :-) lol
$0.25 each
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Just came back from Costco shopping. Went for milk. Spent $200. Per usual. Picked up these buckets for $4.99. One of those buy now, justify later purchases. Honestly, dollar tree pricing per bucket for such sturdy one...umpteen uses in the backyard is what I'm winging it as Wink. Had half a mind to tell spouse when I saw the raised eyebrows while unloading the car that it came free with auto renewal but not being a natural lier sabotaged the otherwise believable lie.
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Never saw these in the warehouse. What area of a warehouse would one commonly find these in?
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Quote from Caleo View quoted comment :
I've never seen them carry lids, so unfortunately, 'no'

These are food grade buckets, FWIW.
I don't see that anywhere... Food grade has specific symbols they put on the buckets typically and these don't seem to have that
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