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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 11:31 PM
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Quote from crazycool :
I doubt these buckets are food grade
Quote from Nate650 :
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.
Quote from Nate650 :
I asked a Costco rep via chat if these are food grade. I'll report back when I get the answer.

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 11:42 PM
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cho.eecsApr 20, 2026 11:42 PM
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Get a few more from Lowes and Harbor Freight and you got your red white blue collection
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Apr 20, 2026 11:56 PM
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oh_dannyboyApr 20, 2026 11:56 PM
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Wish these were Kirkland Signature branded instead. lol
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Apr 21, 2026 12:32 AM
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bigboiahoyApr 21, 2026 12:32 AM
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If you have one bucket that contains 2 gallons and another bucket that contains 7 gallons, how many buckets do you have?
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BoastfulStag215Apr 21, 2026 12:33 AM
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Cheap!
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IndigoNose157
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Apr 21, 2026 12:52 AM
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Lids lids lids
Apr 21, 2026 12:53 AM
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FancyWalrus9474Apr 21, 2026 12:53 AM
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Get buckets!!
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Apr 21, 2026 12:59 AM
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SexbarrilApr 21, 2026 12:59 AM
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Quote from BobbyFinstock :
Crap I bought these full price a couple weeks ago. Am i really going to be cheap enough to return and re-buy... maybe.
Price match if within 30 days
Apr 21, 2026 01:25 AM
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JawnsonBitApr 21, 2026 01:25 AM
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I saw these 2 weeks ago but missed out on them, I gotta swing by and get these
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Quote from ColorfulPoopz :
What would I ever do with 3 buckets? Wash 3 cars at once!

Cars are meant to be washed with at minimum 2 buckets per car.


You'd only be able to wash one car with these.
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Apr 21, 2026 02:02 AM
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skwishbotApr 21, 2026 02:02 AM
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I wasn't going to but then I figured... buck it... may as well grab some. Can never have too many.
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stasisApr 21, 2026 02:15 AM
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Quote from Slimeyface :


Cars are meant to be washed with at minimum 2 buckets per car.


You'd only be able to wash one car with these.
that's the old way. we now wash using only 1 bucket + 6 mitts. 1 for windshield to front, 1 for roof to rear, 4 for the sides
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Apr 21, 2026 03:28 AM
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ThriftyOctopus545Apr 21, 2026 03:28 AM
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dont necessarily need three but they seem handy to have around
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htowntegApr 21, 2026 04:14 AM
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Great deal. Each bucket is usually $5 each at Lowe's or Harbor freight

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Apr 21, 2026 04:23 AM
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jonathanpphotoApr 21, 2026 04:23 AM
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The lids from harbor freight work on em
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