Sometimes Big Lots has those big tubs for toys or whatever but they're not usually black.

I've seen the 15 gal at HD

Not exactly free, but kmart and some farm centers sell large tubs for around $7. Poke a couple holes in the bottom and they make great planters. They even have loop handles on the side so they are easier to drag around the yard once they are full of dirt (or water).

I saw large containers at HD last week. Sorry I'm not sure of the sizees. I would think if you stop by a local nursery and ask they'd sell you what you need.

Sounds good, thank you
HD has 15 gal ones, but twice we were there, they , HD, did not have them in stock
Without holes might be better, actually :)

Olya

Olya-

I think I might have a few of these kicking around. Ill check tonight and see. Whatever Ive got, you can have if you dont mind driving over to Tarpon Springs.

Try some of the local nurseries, even the wholesale ones, I'm sure they'll be more than happy to sell you what you need.

fawnridge is absolutely right... i buy mine from a nursery in apopka (designing women)... they charge me $2 for huge pots... at least 20g. big enough for a large fruit tree. ask around, esp at nurseries that deal with landscaping.

DO NOT SPEND MORE!

If you go to customer service at Home Depot, they will check on their computer and find a HD that has the pots you're looking for in stock. My local one found a store for me only a twenty minute drive away. Almost none of our local nurseries carry them any more.
You might also think about adapting large 20 gallon plastic tubs. They were on sale at a local grocery store for around $5 over the winter holidays. Smart and Final carries them also. They come in different colors. That's what I'm growing my lotus plants in. Here's a picture of one.

Here is a link that might be useful: 20GL TUB BLUE ROPE HDL

Olya-

Ive got about 10 black plastic pots that are 20-30 gallon in size. You can have as many as you like. I am in Tarpon Springs.

If you want something a little nicer, Costco sells huge plastic resin-like planters for $19.99. They're perfect for water plants because they come without the holes pre-drilled.

Your best bet may be JR Johnson Supply down on Cockroach Bay Rd off US41. I can't remember if they are for us growers only but they may sell you some.

I know that the larger Lerios are expensive for us to buy at our nursery and we don't sell them.

Here is their info. I'd call and see if they retail before driving down there.

J R Johnson Supply INC
3030 Cockroach Bay Rd
Ruskin, FL 33570
Phone: (813) 645-4666

Thank you so much for all your help and generous offers and advice!
Spockvr6 - thank you! I will look around, closer, but will keep your offer in mind :)
I will start with local nurseries and go from there :)
Olya