Abstract: A system for carrying a container comprising a plastic handle with tabs for insertion into slots on the container configured so that the tabs may be inserted when the handle is not in an upright or resting position.

Abstract: A plastic handle for a paint bucket has a unitary elongated hard plastic body terminating at opposed ends. Located at each end are respective outwardly-biased, inwardly-bendable clip areas that together establish a resilient clip for engaging a hub of a paint bucket. An alternate clip may he a single unitary arrow-shaped structure. Surrounding each clip is a respective raised hub cover with opposed chamfered sides configured for conveniently fitting in a paint shaker machine. Wider portions of the body extend inwardly from each end and merge with a central narrower portion that has finger bumps formed on it for gripping. Owing to the small width of the central narrow portion, the handle is disposed very close to the paint bucket in a stowed position in which the handle is moved down against the bucket, to facilitate convenient close stowage of multiple buckets.