The 5 Best spill buckets (2023 reviews)

We know from years of feedback from readers, customers and amazon sellers, what most people want in a bucket. This product is exactly that - it's a simple product that hits all the right notes. This drum is of excellent quality, superior construction and materials. It includes a plastic lid and can be used to store, transport, and dispose of small containers of hazardous materials and help contain spills. There is a metal band that compresses the lid and barrel together and a latch that secures it in place and air tight. The drum is really sturdy, has a good tight-fitting lid for seal, and a very sturdy locking ring. The locking band is perfect to allow easy emptying when it starts to get too full.

The drum is large enough to hold a few weeks of shavings and is rugged. The drum is a bit tight but still very easy to get off and makes for an easy way to dispose of the dust/chips that are collected. It is rock solid, and perfect for dust collection use.

Why We Like This:

Perfect for pairing with the dust deputy
Nice, solid, and will work great as a dust collector for a wood shop
Excellent quality drum for use in home shop dust collection systems
Great for dust collector because it's translucent

Best Runner up: Eagle High Quality Top

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The eagle high quality top should be able to handle its purpose and duties with ease. It comes with a removable lid with a formed lip and a split metal ring "belt" with a compression latch. It is made of blue hdpe, which weighs less than steel, is resistant to dents, punctures, and certain chemicals, and may be incinerated. The metal ring clamps to itself and secures the lid to the drum sealing it Pull the handle to the clamp back and to the right, while holding the clamp ring open to lift off of the drum. The lid seals very well, there is no smell whatsoever.

This barrel would be water tight once the ring / lid has been placed, however, and doesn't have handles. The bottom is very slightly domed up, but with no ridges. The lid is airtight (or close enough) and easy to remove. This works much better, it is solid but not so big that it takes up a lot of space. It would be perfect for storing dry goods that need to be kept from the elements.

Why We Like This:

Seals really tight and is pretty heavy duty
Works great as a fermenting vessel
New and hot release

Best For emergency water storage: Eagle Good barrel

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For a low asking price, eagle good barrel has managed to overwhelm their customers by packing as many features as they could. It is a good choice for emergency water storage. It comes with a plastic lid and can be used to store, transport, and dispose of small, intact containers of hazardous materials and help contain spills. The metal clasp secures the lid very tightly. The lid material is about 3/8" thick and very rigid. It allows ease of opening to empty out the contents. The drum is not too large, is fairly lightweight and is very sturdy. It's thick, chemical resistant, and the top seals air tight. It is also a good choice for emergency water storage.

Why We Like This:

Excellent hdpe barrel with a very good seal
High grade plastic all around and a decent gauge metal on the locking ring
Easy to open, clean, and use
Sturdy and handles full capacity well

Best For fermented corn: Eagle size barrel

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We know from years of feedback from readers, customers and amazon sellers, what most people want in a convenient and appropriate bucket. The product is exactly that - it's a simple product that hits all the right notes. It is great for fermented corn, yeast and sugar. It is constructed of yellow blow-molded high-density polyethylene (hdpe) with uv inhibitors, is durable and lightweight, weather and chemical resistant, and has a plastic screw-on lid. It holds 30 gallons and it's very thick and durable. It does have uv inhibitors to minimize fading and discoloring, for storage outdoors.

These are made of polyethylene which is the same milk and some water are stored in so the answer would be yes. It is suitable for holding containers with a capacity of 5 gallons or less. The top takes about 8 turns to close, so it's super tight. It is great for keeping raccoons out of the dog food and cat food.

Why We Like This:

Wonderful heavy duty storage barrel with screw on lid
Works really good for animal feed
Great for keeping the unwanted critters out
Super heavy duty and even has a rubber seal inside to keep smells contained

Best For sturdiness: spill bucket

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The spill bucket should be able to handle its purpose and duties with ease. The Gallon Lab Pack Plastic Drum is constructed of yellow blow-molded high-density polyethylene (HDPE) with UV inhibitors, is durable and lightweight, weather and chemical resistant, and has a plastic lever-lock band closure. It measures approximately 21" high and 21" in diameter. This lid has a new and improved lid with ribs to outperform the existing lid in DOT testing.

This bucket is super durable. Drums are available in various capacities with options for color, lid type, and closure type and can be ordered in single or pallet quantities. It comes with a plastic lid and plastic lever-lock ring to secure the lid to the drum. These are also used as a dust collector.

Why We Like This:

Very robust build, a super tight lid, and isn't compromised by sodium hydroxide
Light and no leaks hold good pressure
Delivers what they promise