How To Buy Rain Barrels To Help Conserve Water In Downers Grove

DOWNERS GROVE, IL — April showers bring rain barrel sales back to the Village of Downers Grove for the 2025 spring season.

The rain barrels can help conserve water that can be tapped from a spout to repurpose for watering flowers, house cleaning and other uses. Made from repurposed plastic, the barrels can also help reduce residents' water bills, according to a post on the village's website.

The barrels are equipped with a spigot, a lid that screws on, an overflow spout with threading for a garden hose and a bug screen. Available sizes and prices are as follows:

• 50-gallon rain barrel: $64.50
• Wide overflow 50-gallon rain barrel: $86.50
• 55-gallon rain barrel: starts at $69.50
• Wide overflow 55-gallon rain barrel: starts at $91.50

Customers who choose home delivery will be charged an additional fee. Compost containers and barrel totes are also available.

Mail-in orders must include check payment and be received by June 12. Payment should be sent to Upcycle Products, PO Box 315, Channahon, IL 60410.

The deadline for online orders is June 15.

The rain barrels will be available for pickup on June 19 between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. at the Downers Grove Public Works Facility, 5101 Walnut Ave.

Click the link to browse rain barrels for purchase.