Abstract: A knockdown stand assembly for supporting a container or the like which is particularly adapted for use in a kit including a plurality of leg members, an intermediate retaining member for holding the leg members together at an intermediate point including openings for receiving the leg members, and an upper retaining member for holding the upper ends of the leg members together including openings for receiving the leg members, the leg members including locating sections for locating the intermediate retaining member and the upper retaining member relative to the leg members and releasable snap locks for locking the intermediate and upper retaining members in place. In kit form, the foregoing components are included with a container adapted to be supported by the knockdown stand assembly and a pedestal for providing an alternative means for supporting the container.