Rain barrels provide an easy way for homeowners to help protect our streams and lakes in Charlotte and Mecklenburg County.
Capturing the water that flows off your roof keeps rain water out of storm drains and allows it to flow into the ground replenishing the groundwater supply.
Not only are rain barrels ecologically friendly, they are pocket-friendly too. Rain barrels provide you with a free source of chemical-free water for your yard and garden reducing your need for treated water.
A one inch rainfall over a 1,000 square foot roof provides over 620 gallons of water. With the overflow valve you can direct this water to your garden or any other area of your yard.
RAIN BARREL MODELS
60 gallon: $95.00 - Dark Green - 31" high x 28" wide
Made of high density polyethylene (HDPE), UV resistant. Fittings include brass ports and spigots, standard male garden hose thread, stainless steel entry cover, and debris screen.
80 gallon: $110.00 - Dark Green - 37" high x 28" wide
Made of high density polyethylene (HDPE), UV resistant. Fittings include brass ports and spigots, standard male garden hose thread, stainless steel entry cover, and debris screen.
RAIN BARREL SALE POLICIES
- All barrels must be picked up on the sale dates. There are no early or late pickups.
- Payment is made at the time of pickup by cash, check or money order only.
- Substitutions can not be made on the day of pickup.
- All returns and issues are handled by the manufacturer.
- Orders must be made two weeks in advance of the pick up date.
RAIN BARREL SALE DATES 2010
Rain Barrel Sale #1
Special Event: 39th Annual Tree Seedling Sale
Date: Saturday - January 23, 2010
Deadline to order: Monday - January 11, 2010
Time: 9:00 AM - Noon
Location: Hal Marshall Building - 700 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
Rain Barrel Sale #2
Special Event: Great American Cleanup
Date: Saturday - March 6, 2010
Deadline to order: Monday - February 22, 2010
Time: TBA
Location: Hal Marshall Building - 700 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
Rain Barrel Sale #3
Date: Saturday - June 19, 2010
Deadline to order: Monday - June 7, 2010
Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Hal Marshall Building - 700 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
Rain Barrel Sale #4
Date: Saturday - September 11, 2010
Deadline to order: Monday - August 30, 2010
Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Hal Marshall Building - 700 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
Rain Barrel sales are offered by the Mecklenburg County Soil and Water Conservation District in partnership with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services.
TO ORDER
You may pre-order a barrel by emailing savetherain@yahoo.com or by calling (704) 336-2455. Please include the barrel size and quantity in addition to your contact information.
