Save Money and Reduce Waste

Barrels With an Environmental Conscience.

Locating a tank that can be used as a rain barrel in your area is easy, and by finding a rain barrel from a local hardware store, home improvement store or salvage lot you realize substantial savings on shipping costs of this large and often potentially heavy product.

In addition to saving money on shipping costs, you are also promoting sustainability by eliminating packaging waste, reducing fuel associated with shipping, and in many cases, recycling a container that may otherwise end up in a landfill.

What to Ask For 

• Any closed tank/barrel (metal or plastic) of any size and shape
• Rain Barrel must be a food-grade container
• Rain Barrel must not have contained harmful chemicals during any of its prior functions or uses

Tips for Locating an Inexpensive Rain Barrel

• Middle Eastern markets are often good sources for locating a cheap rain barrel. Many retailers get products, such as olives, in barrels that are ideal for converting into cheap rain barrels.
• Check with local wine retailers or home brewing stores; many sell inexpensive rain barrels and tanks. (Please note that barrel seals do not work for wooden barrels.)
• Look in your area Yellow Pages under "barrels"
• Check Craigs List or other online communities for classified ads

Often you can find recycled rain barrels & reused rain barrels. Check out some examples of suitable and cheap rain barrels below. Enter your ZIP code to locate a rain barrel vendor in your area.