News
October 17, 2007
Rain Barrels Available For Purchase
To help conserve water during the drought, the City of Raleigh Solid Waste Services Department is selling rain barrels to citizens.
The rain barrels come in two sizes -- 60 gallons and 80 gallons -- and can be purchased at Solid Waste Services’ Administrative Office, located at 400 W. Peace St., Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. The 60-gallon rain barrels cost $80.06 and the 80-gallon barrels are $90.74. Payment can be made by either check or money order made payable to the City of Raleigh. Kits for people who want to make their own rain barrels are available for $15.96. Citizens do not need to buy both a rain barrel and a kit, because the barrels come with all needed hardware.
For details on how to turn a heavy duty trash can into a rain barrel, click here.
The rain barrels being sold by the City were made in Waxhaw, N.C., with 20 percent recycled plastic.
The rain barrels should be placed under rain gutter spouts to collect rain water. One inch of rainfall from a 1,000-square-foot roof can produce 625 gallons of water. Rain water can be used to irrigate outdoor and indoor plants, including vegetables and fruit trees, and for such things as refilling birdbaths. Rain water should not be used for human consumption.
For more information about rain barrels, contact the City of Raleigh Solid Waste Services Department at 831-6890 or click here. The City’s website has information about the advantages of using rain barrels and answers to frequently asked questions regarding rain barrels.
Prepared by:
John Boyette
Public Affairs Specialist
Public Affairs Department
For More Information Contact:
Linda A. Leighton
Waste Reduction Specialist
Solid Waste Services Department
400 West Peace Street
Raleigh, NC 27603
919-831-6890
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