'Square' 5 Gal. Buckets: Where To Get?

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JeepHammer

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I MUCH prefer the 'Square' (kitty litter) 5 Gal buckets over round 5 Gal buckets,
Anyone got any idea where to order in bulk?

I can't find a manufacturers mark on the kitty litter buckets, can't find them on eBay in quantity...
They store so much better than round buckets for brass in volume it's not funny,
And they don't make the economy shelving units want to lean away from the wall like round buckets do.

Any ideas?
 
Seek out some cat lovers !!!

A friend of mine's wife, has blessed his home with eight cats and glad that the only thing he shares with me, is his left over square buckets. Ask around as I'm sure some folks would be glad to give them to you. ..... :rolleyes:

Be Safe !!!
 
We have the worlds laziest 20 pound Tom cat...
He doesn't go through enough buckets for volume production.

The local fast food joints want as much for used buckets as you can buy them for at Lowes...
Not sure I need a food grade bucket for storing brass, but they are the cheapest the handles don't pull out of when full.

Those square buckets rack & store with a MUCH smaller footprint (more brass per square foot) than round buckets...
 
If there's a local pet store that sells kittens, they may go through them and be willing to give you some. Call The Pound for that matter.

Uline sells them in different sizes, but the 5 gallon ones aren't cheap. On the other hand, the 4 gallon ones are almost half the price and might be a more manageable weight when filled with brass, anyway.
 
Best bet is to find someone nearby who has a cat/cats. They'll probably be happy to get rid of them for free. If not, how about your local animal shelter? They also likely go thru them quickly and would let you take what you want.
I can't imagine having to actually purchase these!
 
It might be helpful to post where you live. If you were near central Iowa I'd be able to help you out. I'm not sure shipping would be a very practical option...
 
Jeep Hammer,

Search for Ropak EZStore pails. These are their line of rectangular plastic pails. I am in the chemical raw material distribution business and we represent Ropak (div of Bway Corp) and they are the actual manufacturer. They come in a large variety of capacities.
 
I have found that the animal shelters, rescue centers here use the cheapest stuff they can get and usually comes in brown sacks . Springer 99 idea seems the most logical find someone with multiple cats. I have 3 so I have an endless supply of "square" buckets which the wife uses for her tomato plants. Got a couple right now full of brass,
 
NO MORE CATS!
Appreciate the idea, but NO! I'm a dog person.
1 full time indoor cat is MORE than enough!

With most prices, Amazon will deliver the kitty litter cheaper than I can buy/ship new buckets! That's crazy!

I was looking to store/ship bulk brass in these buckets but most prices make that option too expensive.
Looks like the USPS flat rate boxes will have to do for now...

Still shopping around, keep the ideas coming!
 
With most prices, Amazon will deliver the kitty litter cheaper than I can buy/ship new buckets! That's crazy!
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Are you in a tax position to use a charity donation? If so, those cat rescue shelters are normally bonafide charities that will give you a donation receipt. You could make an arrangement with one to take the litter, dump it into their bulk bins, leave you the containers, and give you a tax donation receipt.
 
"Anyone got any idea where to order in bulk?"

Have you heard of the internet?

Have you ever hear of a thing called a "search"?

Found all you need in 30 seconds and as low as $2.55 each for full cases...

Not in the habit of "spoon feeding" answers to people who don't want to exert the effort themselves...:rolleyes:

So seriously, Do your own INTERNET SEARCH...

T.
 
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