Sap buckets are containers used to collect sap from trees, particularly maple trees. During the sap collection season, which typically occurs in late winter to early spring, holes are drilled into the tree trunks. The sap flows out and is directed into these buckets, allowing for easy collection. These buckets are often made of metal or plastic and can hold several gallons of sap. Once filled, the sap is transported to a sugarhouse, where it is processed into maple syrup. Using sap buckets is a traditional method of sap collection, often associated with small-scale or artisanal syrup production.