Conserve water, save money: Order a rain barrel today!
Update: rain barrel sales have closed for 2024. Please check back in spring of 2025!
Conserve water and save money: Order a rain barrel today!
Customers looking to buy sustainable products and take climate action – take note! We are now offering repurposed rain barrels that help divert waste from landfills and reduce treated water use. Order your home-delivered rain barrel today and capture spring showers for your garden! You can order two rain barrels per utility account.
By using a rain barrel, you’ll reduce your use of treated water. It takes a lot of energy to pump and treat water, so using your rain barrel to water your garden instead will reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The barrels are repurposed durable plastic barrels that were once used to store food, which means you can expect to find a few minor dents and scratches on them!
Availability
Rain barrels are available to Kingston residents who receive a utility bill from Utilities Kingston. Orders must be placed by the account holder. Quantities are limited, and availability is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Delivery
The barrels will be delivered to the service address on the account. No delivery appointment is required, and you don’t need to be home to receive your rain barrel.
Cost
Rain barrels cost $71, including HST and delivery. This one-time charge will be added to your Utilities Kingston bill.
To keep costs affordable and encourage water conservation, we sell rain barrels at cost, meaning we don’t make any profit from the sale.
Product information
The rain barrels are repurposed from durable plastic barrels that were once used to store food and come with a two-year manufacturer warranty. They are terracotta in colour, hold 220 litre/55 gallons, and include a leaf and mosquito filter basket, spigot/tap, overflow adaptor, and overflow hose. Dimensions are approximately 23 inches wide and 38 inches tall. Weight is approximately 20 pounds.
Rain barrels help reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Here are a few of the environmental benefits of using a rain barrel:
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By using a rain barrel, you’ll reduce your use of treated water. It takes lots of energy to pump and treat water, so saving treated water reduces greenhouse gas emissions.
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Rain barrels help divert rainwater from the sanitary and storm sewer systems.
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Rain barrels save you money by lowering your water consumption.
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Rainwater contains minerals that are beneficial for plant growth.
How to install your rain barrel
Rain barrels are easy to install. Just follow the steps outlined on our rain barrel web page. Multiple rain barrels can be installed in tandem to increase capacity.
Watering with a rain barrel is better for your plants and conserves the energy needed to treat and pump tap water. Take climate action and order your rain barrel today!
For more information and to order online, visit UtilitiesKingston.com/RainBarrels.