Abstract: A carrying device is provided for a bucket-type receptacle having an open upper end with an outstanding rim thereabout. The carrying device consists of a ring which encompasses the bucket-type receptacle under the outstanding rim, a U-shaped handle to be gripped by a hand and a mechanism for attaching both ends of the U-shaped handle to the ring. The handle will extend upwardly above the open upper end of the bucket-type receptacle to be carried by the hand. The circumference of the ring is adjustable so as to allow use of the device with a variety of receptacle types.