
Pails & Buckets

Explore Our Complete Pail & Bucket Collection!
The Cary Company stocks a full line of plastic and steel open-head and tight-head pails, available in a variety of colors and linings to meet all of your needs. Both UN rated and non-UN rated pails are available in sizes ranging from ½ gallons up to 13 gallon, including the popular 5 gallon pail. They are available by the unit, case, pallet, or truckload quantities. -- all at Wholesale and Bulk Pricing!
Product Sourcing & Design Services - Can’t find a specific pail or bucket? We can help! The Cary Product Sourcing Team will work with you to find the best solution available. In addition The Cary Design Team can help you with all your design needs from label design to label application. -- Call 630.629.6600!
5 Gallon (20L) Natural Plastic Tight Head Container w/Cap, 70mm (8TPI), Closed Vent Stem
Part #: 68W70P- Quantity Qty Price
- 1 $12.610 ea.
- 48 $10.950 ea.
- 144 $10.360 ea.
- 288 $9.240 ea.
- 864 $8.880 ea.
2 reviews
1 Gallon Clarified Square Plastic Pail w/Plastic Handle
Part #: 56WMC1- Quantity Qty Price
- 1 $3.810 ea.
- 504 $3.030 ea.
- 1,008 $2.630 ea.
- 2,016 $2.450 ea.
1 Gallon White Square Plastic Pail w/Plastic Handle
Part #: 56WMK1- Quantity Qty Price
- 1 $2.720 ea.
- 504 $2.350 ea.
- 1,008 $2.090 ea.
- 2,016 $1.910 ea.
- 3,024 $1.760 ea.
1 review
4 & 4.25 Gallon White Square Tear Strip Plastic Pail Lid
Part #: 56WPSL- Quantity Qty Price
- 1 $2.630 ea.
- 50 $2.140 ea.
- 120 $1.830 ea.
- 240 $1.500 ea.
5 Gallon LDPE (4 mil) 20" X 21" Flat Bottom Pail Liner
Part #: 77W05L- Quantity Qty Price
- 1 $0.504 ea.
- 500 $0.395 ea.
- 1,000 $0.346 ea.
- 3,000 $0.327 ea.
- 6,000 $0.285 ea.
5 reviews
3.5 Gallon HDPE (15 mil) Liner for Plastic Pails
Part #: 77W3PL- Quantity Qty Price
- 1 $3.340 ea.
- 125 $2.870 ea.
- 500 $2.710 ea.
- 1,000 $2.530 ea.
- 3,000 $2.360 ea.
1 review
What Materials Are Pails & Buckets Made From?
At The Cary Company, our selection of pails and buckets is available in durable plastic and metal options to suit a wide range of storage and handling needs. We stock pails and buckets made from various plastic types such as high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and polypropylene (PP), including new, regrind, and reconditioned options. Many plastic pails are available as open-head or tight-head styles, with food-grade and UN-rated configurations depending on the application.
We also offer steel pails and metal buckets, including open-head and tight-head steel designs. These options are ideal for products requiring extra durability, chemical resistance, or compliance with hazardous material regulations. Together, our plastic and metal pails and buckets give customers flexibility in material choice, capacity, and performance.
What Are Common Uses for Pails & Buckets?
Our pails and buckets are used across a wide variety of industries and applications. Customers commonly choose our plastic and steel pails for storing, transporting, and dispensing paints, coatings, chemicals, adhesives, food ingredients, and industrial materials. Available sizes range from under one gallon up to 13 gallons.
Our pails and buckets are available with open head or tight head closures. Tight head pails are often used with liquids and precision pours, while open head pails are often used with more viscous liquid. Many of our buckets and pails are compatible with specialized lids, such as tamper-evident covers, gasketed lids, screw tops, or vented closures, making them suitable for both dry and liquid products. With options like food-grade plastic pails and UN-rated containers, our pails and buckets for sale can meet both regulatory and practical requirements.
Where To Buy Wholesale Pails & Buckets
The Cary Company is a trusted pail supplier offering wholesale buckets and pails directly to businesses. Our pails and buckets are available to purchase individually or in larger quantities, including case, pallet, and truckload orders. This flexible purchasing model allows customers to scale their packaging needs while benefiting from wholesale and bulk pricing.
With hundreds of products available online, customers can easily find buckets and pails in various materials, colors, capacities, and styles. If a specific configuration isn’t listed, our sourcing team can help locate or customize a solution tailored to your requirements.
Why Choose Cary?
With over 130 years of experience, The Cary Company is a reliable partner for packaging and container solutions. Our extensive inventory of pails and buckets includes plastic and steel options designed to serve industries ranging from food and beverage to industrial and chemical applications.
Customers choose us as their pail supplier because we combine product variety, wholesale pricing, and nationwide distribution with knowledgeable customer support. Whether you need standard wholesale pails, specialty buckets, or help sourcing a custom container, The Cary Company delivers dependable pails and buckets, with tools and accessories, backed by experience and service you can trust.






















