collapsible container comprising a base , front and rear upwardly extending sections interconnected by a plurality of longitudinal members defining side sections and pivotally attached to said upwardly extending sections . the longitudinal members are pivotable from open position to collapsed position so that the front section closes upon said rear section . the former position is secured by stop means attached to the base portion and positioned to bear against the lower portions of generally u - shaped handle member pivotally attached to the uppermost of the longitudinal members to stabilize the container in open position . the longitudinal members are preferably of approximately convex cross section , opening downwardly to facilitate nesting and intromission of said members on rotation of said side sections to collapsed condition . the longitudinal members are preferably constructed of flexible resilient material such as plastic . in a preferred embodiment , the longitudinal members are resiliently , detachably secured to channel members provided on said front and rear sections .