Rain Barrels


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Below are several suppliers of plastic barrels in Hillsborough County. Click on the "Rain Barrel Assembly" link to the right for directions on how to assemble your own rain barrel.

Barrel Suppliers: (Additional suppliers may be found under "Drums & Barrels" in the Yellow Pages.)

Tom King Barrels (Odessa) - 813.920.8112

Alex Aversa (Seffner) - 813.843.3569

TR Drum Inc (Plant City) - 813.754.4255

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!

**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."

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Wall of Rain

painted rain barrel

See pictures of painted barrels.

Rain Barrel Assembly

making a new rain barrel

 

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Hillsborough Extension Service
5339 County Rd 579
Seffner, Fl., 33584-3334
    813-744-5519
    813-744-5776 fax
Business hours: 8-5
Days open: Monday - Friday