Rain Barrel

Your purchase includes: 1 rain barrel, brass tap, outlet cap and adapter.

Please Note: Only blue rain barrels are currently available. White barrels will become available later in the season.

 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:

• 50 gallon barrel available in blue or white
• 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

 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)

Delivery:

• Delivery is available for residences in Calgary only.
• 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:
• $18 for 1-2 barrels plus accessories, $28 for three barrels, $38 for four barrels, $48 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 your pickup time and additional pickup information.
• Please wear a mask when you arrive onsite and follow COVID-19 protocols.
• If you selected the incorrect pickup date/location, please email products@greencalgary.org to correct the date/location.

2 Year Warranty with receipt

Installation Video

N.B. Please leave your barrel for 3 days before installation to allow any potential coronavirus to die on the barrel. If you handle your barrel before that time, please wash your hands thoroughly.