FREE RAIN BARRELS

 

Rain Barrel Giveaway

Sunday, June 23rd

11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

 

From New York City Councilmember Shahana Hanif: 

Rain Barrel Giveaway

When it rains, it pours! Every year, our office hosts a Rain Barrel Giveaway with the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to distribute free rain barrels to members of our community.

This year we are hosting the giveaway on June 23rd from 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM at 118 Beverley Road, Brooklyn, New York 11218.

Instructions:

1. Sign up for a rain barrel on the form linked here. After signing up, you will be emailed a confirmation or a waitlist slot for your rain barrel. Rain barrels are first come first serve.

2. You must come to the giveaway on June 23rd between 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM to collect your rain barrel. We cannot hold rain barrels, and any rain barrels not collected before 12:30 PM will be given out to the waitlist.

3. You must present your name or confirmation email to receive your rain barrel.

Why should I consider getting a rain barrel?

Rain barrels can connect directly to your property’s gutter or downspout to capture and store the rainwater that falls on your rooftop. DEP rain barrels come with an installation kit and easy instructions to set in place. Rain barrels help conserve water for gardening and cleaning, reduce harmful runoff, and help you save on your water bill.

When you're given the rain barrel, you'll also be given an installation kit and instructions, but if you'd like to read the instructions now for assembling, installing, maintaining, and winterizing it, go to https://rainbarrel.ca/assembly/.