What are some uses for plastic buckets with lids?

Uses for plastic buckets with lids include storage, food and drink preparation, animal feeding, and cleaning and hygiene work. More complex projects involving buckets with lids include water filtration systems, anchors, floatation devices and planters.

A plastic bucket is useful for gathering and storage, and the addition of a lid provides extra protection and security for food, fuel and other potentially vulnerable goods. A lid also allows a bucket to be used for smelly or messy tasks without contaminating the local area, making it appropriate for mixing chemicals or cement, or using as an emergency toilet if the plastic is of a high enough grade.