5 to 3 gallon buckets

[Bonzo]

anyone got any idea pn how and where to pick these up? for free or damn near free

thanks in advance!

B0nz

 

[jammie]

I get My heavy duty black 5gallon buckets for 3.99 at any paint store

 

[Puscifer]

Look behind restaurants and mom/pop pizza joints. They throw out FOOD GRADE 5 gal buckets. Free

 

[greenmatter]

do some dumpster diving on construction sites.

or do you happen to know anyone who paints for a living?

i'm pretty sure that Lowes sells their 5 gallon buckets for $2.99

 

[FunkBomb]

If you want higher yields aeration containers are worth the up front expense.

-Funk

 

[joe guy]

Check your local swap meet I get 4 gal square buckets for a buck brand new
Same goes for 3 gal but they are circle lol but they they 2 bucks for the lid..
So it's not free but close.. Another thing I see guys that don't have a green thumb
And selling all their shit for pennies just got 2 root pots for a buck..
I use smart pots and was curious about them and for a buck its worth a try...

 

[imnotcrazy]

Check Chinese restaurants especially. they get bulk soy sauce in food grade 5 gal buckets

 

[Greenheart]

Restraunts all day long. As has been said some throw them out. Many stockpile them in a dry storage area like a bad episode of hoarders and if you just ask you will walk away with them for free. This time of year you may have alot of competition looking for them as peeps get outdoor gardens up and running. Any place that has pickles is worth an ask.

 

[Bonzo]

thanks for all the input! most appreciated, gonna do a try a lil bit of everything

 

[Blazini]

If you want higher yields aeration containers are worth the up front expense.

-Funk

No disrespect, but whats the difference?

 

[PoisonedDart]

keeping in the mindset of free......check your local freeways. I see them every day along side the freeway and in ditches where they fall off work trucks.

Free