Rain Barrels Available At Discount For Medford Residents

MEDFORD, MA — The city will be offering rain barrels at a highly discounted price this year, in partnership with The Great American Rain Barrel Co.

Read more about the rain barrels, via the city of Medford:

Why Use Rain Barrels?

Rainwater barrels collect water free of added chemicals without hassle. These 60-gallon barrels, offered starting at the discounted price of $74, can pay for themselves in one season; rain barrel owners save an estimated $200 in annual water bills. Use these barrels to repurpose rainwater to water stressed trees and gardens during dry spells. Additionally, collected rainwater has the added benefit of limiting stormwater runoff, which takes pressure off of community storm drains and prevents untreated pollutants from directly entering our waterways. Rain barrels are an easy and fun way for families to tap into environmental practice. Children can learn how to harvest rain and runoff from their home’s downspouts and use the water for plant projects. Rain barrels are also great to use as an outdoor water source to top off your pool or wash your car.

About the Rain Barrels

The Great American Rain Barrels are made from 100 percent repurposed, food grade shipping drums made in Massachusetts! The barrels can last for years with proper maintenance and winterization. For those worried about mosquitos, the rain barrel comes with a removable mesh screen that is easy to clean and keeps pests out. Setting them up for collection is simple (takes maybe five minutes). There are several helpful tutorials on the Great American Rain Barrel Co. website. Barrels come in several colors: Earth Brown, Forest green, and Nantucket Gray. Also available unpainted.

How to Order

To find out more about the barrels and participate in The Great American Rain Barrel Program, please visit www.greatamericanrainbarrel.com/community/ and select Medford. Barrels are offered at $79 for painted and $74 for unpainted, and will be available for pickup on Wednesday May 11th, 5-8 p.m. at Medford High School, 489 Winthrop St. Deadline for purchase is 5 p.m. on Tuesday, May 3.