Rain Barrel Sales Resume In Downers Grove

DOWNERS GROVE, IL — Rain barrel sales are now underway in Downers Grove for the 2023 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 rain barrels include 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:

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

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

Mail-in orders must include check payment and be received by June 1. Payment should be sent to Upcycle Products, PO Box 315, Channahon, IL 60410.

The deadline to place an online order for a rain barrel is June 4.

Rain barrels will be available for pickup June 8 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Downers Grove Public Works Facility, 5101 Walnut Ave. The home delivery option takes five to 10 business days to be fulfilled.