Abstract: A receptacle or bucket for hauling trash and debris comprises a bottom floor and at least one generally vertical wall extending upwardly from the floor, having a front face with an open portion to receive trash and debris and, acting with the floor, acts to hold the trash and debris in place during movement from place to place. The bucket or basket further includes a rear face designed to accept an engagement structure adapted to be engaged by a skid loader or other vehicle having at least one arm extending outwardly and upwardly from the vehicle to load and unload trash and debris into and out of the basket. In one embodiment the basket comprises laterally spaced side walls joined by a transversely extending rear wall. In another embodiment the rear wall and/or the side walls comprise one or more reinforcing generally transverse and/or vertical members.