Rain Barrel Program

The Brookline Department of Public Works (DPW) has partnered with the Great American Rain Barrel Company in Hyde Park, Massachusetts to offer rain barrels to residents at a discount to help conserve water and save money.

Each UV-protected polyethylene rain barrel is manufactured in the USA from a recycled shipping drum that stands 39 inches tall by 24 inches wide and weighs 20 pounds empty with a wall thickness of 3/16 inches, resulting in a rigid, heavy duty rain barrel that will last virtually forever. The barrel comes complete with overflow fittings, drain plug, screw on cover, and a threaded spigot with a choice of 2 ports to use with either a watering can or a garden hose. The rain barrel arrives with simple instructions for fast and easy installation.

Colors & Cost

Brookline is offering the Great American Rain Barrel in 3 colors, forest green, earth brown, or Nantucket gray, at the low cost of $79 versus the retail price of $119.

Ordering Information

To take advantage of this community program discount, please go to the Great American Rain Barrel Company website, email the barrel company or call 800-251-2352 to order your barrel ahead of time.

Barrels must be ordered ahead of time and picked up at 815 Newton Street (bottom of Skyline Park) on Tuesday, May 3rd from 7:30am - 2:30pm. Orders must be received by April 24th at midnight.