subject: Where To Get Affordable Rain Barrels [print this page] Commercial made rain barrels can be a bit pricey. But then you will be amazed to know that there are certain containers that can be converted to rain barrel. This is particularity for those individual who are tight on cash like me. Why not turn those empty containers to rain barrels, in that way you are doing your part in half-emptying those landfills thus helping Mother Nature while saving, now that is a winner situation .
But dont fret if you cant find any empty containers in your house, you can try visiting this places in your quest for rain barrels, hope this can be helpful to you:
Car Wash
Local car wash establishment is a great source of huge containers appropriate enough to convert it to home rain barrels. It pays to ask car wash personnel and inquire for empty containers. And if you are lucky enough, you can take home their 55 gallon size container.
Municipalities and Water Utilities
If you living in places like Wisconsin, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia and Ohio you greater chances of getting your rain barrel free. Local governments in there areas are serious in implementing the use of rain barrels to the locals, and approaching them with your honest intent might end you a free water saving devices such as the rain barrels. If you cant have it free at least they will be accommodating enough to give you tips and ideas about water conservation.
Non-Profit Organizations
You can ask your local municipality for lists of non- profit organizations that encouraged the public with conserving water, focused more on environmental organizations. They may have giveaways or point you to rain barrel manufacturing companies that offers discounted rain barrels.
Beverage Manufacturing Facilities
For sure beverage facilities are best spots for containers. Georgia residents for example are discussing a rain barrel watering system for free at Coca Cola bottling plants, other who are intuitive enough settles for Jack Daniels winery; sure your water will smell good, like wine. If your container came from this beverage companies, better full those containers with water for weeks to lighten up the smell of cola or wine.
