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frontpagebargainhunterforever posted Apr 20, 2026 02:54 PM
frontpagebargainhunterforever posted Apr 20, 2026 02:54 PM

Costco Members: 3-Pk 5-Gal Buckets

(In-Store Only)

$5.00

$12

58% off
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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.
ez1
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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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Apr 20, 2026 06:54 PM
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abi.raApr 20, 2026 06:54 PM
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Quote from Santa_Claus :
Who wears the pants?
Sometimes both. Sometimes neither. Sometimes one of us.
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Quote from killerloop :
Does anyone know if this comes with the lids?
It does not.
Apr 20, 2026 06:55 PM
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compu_tipApr 20, 2026 06:55 PM
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Good deal for a bucket. I really wish they carried the lids for these
Apr 20, 2026 07:00 PM
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ghotiApr 20, 2026 07:00 PM
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Quote from z9z91 :
Mine only raised half an eyebrows when saw my buckets.
You guys are rookies. You need to keep the bucket in the car until there is sufficient distraction and then unload them straight into the garage.
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Apr 20, 2026 07:01 PM
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ScarletWeather6005Apr 20, 2026 07:01 PM
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Quote from SeriousSofa638 :
Does anyone know what's the Item number for this?
The exact same item number that appears when you click on the link
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Apr 20, 2026 07:03 PM
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gswansterApr 20, 2026 07:03 PM
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Quote from AmusedPanther530 :
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.
Seems like a no-brainer but I don't think I've seen nachos at the Costco food court. Might have to settle for 5 gallons of frozen yogurt.
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Apr 20, 2026 07:09 PM
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PriceTheoryApr 20, 2026 07:09 PM
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Does anyone know how sturdy these are compared to a home depot or harbor freight bucket vs something like a foodservice pickle bucket (much sturdier)?

My vortex dust collector shop-vac attachment will happily collapse a harbor freight bucket.

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Apr 20, 2026 07:16 PM
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PurpleCrowManApr 20, 2026 07:16 PM
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Great buckets at a great price!
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Apr 20, 2026 07:20 PM
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crazycoolApr 20, 2026 07:20 PM
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Quote from gswanster :
Seems like a no-brainer but I don't think I've seen nachos at the Costco food court. Might have to settle for 5 gallons of frozen yogurt.
I doubt these buckets are food grade
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dcpoor
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Apr 20, 2026 07:21 PM
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low stock or out of stock at most of the warehouses around me.
Apr 20, 2026 07:24 PM
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Armaan1Apr 20, 2026 07:24 PM
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Killer deal, just picked up 15. Only wish they had lids.

You won't find these anywhere else for this price. Even Harbor Freight and Home Depot sell them for more $, and they're not as nice as these.
Apr 20, 2026 07:48 PM
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ColorfulPoopzApr 20, 2026 07:48 PM
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What would I ever do with 3 buckets? Wash 3 cars at once!
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Quote from fuzzyballz :
I'd have ordered two sets if these were food grade. Too bad.

This is a Costco Business Center item.
The Costco Business Center link is only for reference purposes. It's a regular Costco item in many locations. If you have the app installed, you can check inventory by tapping the "Warehouse" tab at the bottom, selecting a store, and entering the item number (3535111).
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A Facebook post from June 2025 indicates they are food safe and NSF certified. However, there is no indication on the product page that the current form of the product is also food safe. If they are, that's important info they should add.

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Apr 20, 2026 08:08 PM
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MarshenkoApr 20, 2026 08:08 PM
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Buckets can be used for numerous things.
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