Simple Hinged Lid for a 5 Gallon Bucket

Our latest foster dog is very food motivated. To the point that she was sticking her muzzle in the five gallon buckets we use to hold recyclables. In order to keep the foster from getting cut on dog food cans my wife wanted a simple hinged lid that would keep the dog out of the recyclables, but still allow us easy access. Here's how I did it.

Step 1: Materials

For this you'll need:

• A five gallon bucket with a lid
• Two cable ties

Comments

[CaseyCase]

Check out "Gamma Seal" lids for 5 gallon pails.

[RadBear]

I saw those mentioned in another ible. They looked pretty sweet when I checked them out.

[starshipminivan]

Nice idea! Once again, cable ties save the world.

[RadBear]

Yes. They are second only to duct tape in their heroic qualities.