Rain Barrel (Pre-Order)

Sale price $78.00 Regular price $90.00

Select pickup options under the delivery dropdown at checkout.

 Why choose this barrel?

  • High quality plastic lasts a long time
  • Can be used alone or in a series
  • Easy to set up and maintain
  • Supports a local Calgary business and the Green Calgary charity

 Details:

  • 45-gallon barrel available in blue or white (please add your preference to notes)
  • Reused food grade barrel
  • Approximately 3 feet tall by 2 feet wide
  • Closed top barrel with 4” mesh opening
  • 2 outlets near the top: one for overflow and one for connecting another barrel (second outlet can be capped off if using barrel alone)
  • One outlet fitted for the brass tap at the bottom for retrieving rain water

Your purchase includes: 1 rain barrel, brass tap, outlet cap, and adapter. Hose kits sold separately.

 Set up:

  • Place barrel on a sturdy support (such as cinder blocks), high enough to allow a watering can or pail under the tap
  • Cut downspout so that it fits directly over the mesh opening of the barrel
  • Attach at overflow hose (sold separately): Fasten the hose with the clamp provided to one of the top outlets and direct the hose into a nearby tree, shrub or garden (can be cut to desired length)
  • Watch this video for more info: Installation Video

Delivery:

  • Delivery is available for residences in Calgary only and takes 2-3 weeks.
  • If you still want a rain barrel and are located outside Calgary or in the Calgary CMA (including Airdrie, Chestermere, Cochrane, Okotoks, Irricana, Beiseiker, Crossfield, or Rocky View County), please email products@greencalgary.org and we'll try to accommodate you.
  • Delivery fees are broken down as follows:
  • $35 for 1 barrel plus accessories, $45 for two barrels, $55 for three barrels, $65 for four or for five barrels; 6+ barrels will be by special order online and will require coordination with Green Calgary staff
  • We will make an effort to ship all orders promptly, but please be patient.

Pickup:

  • Pickup options are available from April to June on Saturdays at locations around the city.
  • Please select a date and location that fits your schedule.
  • Prior to the pickup date, you will be emailed to let you know additional pickup information.
  • If you selected the incorrect pickup date/location, please email products@greencalgary.org to correct the date/location.

2 Year Warranty with receipt