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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 21, 2026 05:02 PM
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goggslicksterApr 21, 2026 05:02 PM
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Had no idea Costco had these. Are they sturdy as Home Depot, Lowes, etc. buckets?
Apr 21, 2026 05:04 PM
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ConsumerAdvoCatApr 21, 2026 05:04 PM
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Without lids, they won't make my bucket list.
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Apr 21, 2026 05:07 PM
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JamesW8937Apr 21, 2026 05:07 PM
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Quote from Dr. J :
I don't see what the market is here? No lids, most people will want lids. But more importantly, anything I need a bucket for I don't necessarily need a clean one and I have tons from various projects (drywall mud buckets, paint buckets etc). The only bucket I have that's clean and I keep it clean is the bucket I use for turkey brining (and that needs a lid)
I'm using them to water trees. Drill a hole in the bottom and you get a slow release of 5 gallons of water
Apr 21, 2026 08:12 PM
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jrod148Apr 21, 2026 08:12 PM
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solid deal
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Apr 21, 2026 08:56 PM
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Old_Snake308Apr 21, 2026 08:56 PM
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These are definitely premium buckets. Reinforced and rounded base make these better than the Home Depot/Lowes/HF ones
Apr 21, 2026 09:04 PM
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PurpleTank8782Apr 21, 2026 09:04 PM
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Quote from jefelic :
Any lids available with these?
I can confirm they don't sell the lids!
Apr 21, 2026 09:17 PM
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dxloApr 21, 2026 09:17 PM
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These blue lids from Lowe's are reported to fit these Costco buckets. https://www.lowes.com/pd/United-S...1002473248

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Apr 21, 2026 10:32 PM
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EfficientStar4140Apr 21, 2026 10:32 PM
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Quote from snowlarbear :
nope, 5 gallon ice and diet coke

it's diet so you can drink as much as you want
Then you can use the other bucket to pee in. LOL
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Apr 21, 2026 10:44 PM
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SundayApr 21, 2026 10:44 PM
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank Sunday

Quote from ColoradoFoxtrot :
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
TLDR it is not food-safe.
"certified to NSF ANSI standard #2" it says on the side, which, according to GenAI, means it is somewhat food-related, but more info is required.
It further states "DR761045", which matches an NSF product listing for a "5 Gallon Bucket" from Greenmade by U.S. Merchants, and that exact listing says: "Intended for Splash Zone use only." which in plain English means"acceptable to use around food-service mess and washdown conditions, but not certified as the place where the food itself goes."
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Apr 21, 2026 11:00 PM
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RotsopmiApr 21, 2026 11:00 PM
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love these!
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Apr 21, 2026 11:02 PM
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JkplummerApr 21, 2026 11:02 PM
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Not a bad deal!
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Apr 22, 2026 12:06 AM
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Apr 22, 2026 12:06 AM
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Local Costco $4.99
Apr 22, 2026 12:18 AM
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JuddJApr 22, 2026 12:18 AM
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Quote from Sunday :
Never saw these in the warehouse. What area of a warehouse would one commonly find these in?
Near the hoses and other garden/outdoor shit here in NC.
Apr 22, 2026 01:46 AM
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fraughthApr 22, 2026 01:46 AM
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Is there a difference between a normal HDPE bucket and a food grade HDPE bucket?

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Apr 22, 2026 04:08 AM
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wnemayApr 22, 2026 04:08 AM
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No lids.

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