Rain Barrels

Florida receives an average 52 inches of rainfall a year.  Most of that water flows off our roofs onto lawns and driveways, picking up fertilizers, pesticides and other pollutants that eventually find their way to our lakes, rivers and streams, contributing to non-point source pollution. Rain barrels are a convenient and efficient way to collect some of that water. You'll not only help to reduce the storm water runoff from your yard, but you'll have a free source of chemical-free water to use for irrigating your landscape!

To learn more, pre-register for a free Rain Barrel Workshop at the Extension Service (click on dates below to register online). Each household in Hillsborough County receives 1 FREE 55-gallon barrel (includes spigot and screen) when you attend a workshop. 

*NOTE: If you live in a county other than Hillsborough County, you must pay $20 to receive the rain barrel when you attend the workshop.

The free rain barrel program is thanks to a partnership with the Tampa Water Department and Hillsborough County Water Resource Services.

2008 Workshop Dates:

Register by clicking the links below and filling in the form provided, or call 744-5519 x 105. Please provide your full name, mailing address (for each household attending), daytime phone number and date of workshop.

All workshops will be at the Hillsborough County Extension Office, unless otherwise noted.

**PLEASE NOTE: The Extension Service WILL NOT sell or give barrels to individuals who have not taken a workshop. Retail barrel suppliers may be located in the Yellow Pages under "Drums & Barrels."