Abstract: A bracket for mounting of a receptacle is provided with retaining means adapted to be detachably secured to the rim of the receptacle and to the support surface so as to maintain the top of the receptacle in a relatively fixed position. Supporting means adapted to be suspended from the retaining means for engagement with the bottom end and side of the receptacle is also provided with elastic means interconnecting the retaining means and the supporting means to provide axial restraint therebetween for supporting the receptacle in a relatively fixed position and permitting removal of the receptacle from the bracket by stretching the elastic means to permit release therefrom.