Residents of San Diego are invited to join this free workshop to learn about all the benefits of rain barrels and best practices for rainwater collection. Pre-order a rain barrel for pickup at the distribution event following the hands-on workshop!
San Diego Residents Only: This workshop is for City of San Diego residents only and will be detailing rebates and discount programs, how to harvest rainwater in your household, and the best way to use your new rain barrel.
In this workshop we will cover:
The purpose and the environmental benefits of rain barrels and rain harvesting
Downspouts, rain chains, and connecting them to your rain barrels
How to install a rain barrel
Maintaining your rain barrel
How to empty rainwater from your barrel for capacity; and
City of San Diego Only: Rebates & discounts for City of San Diego residents
City of San Diego Only: Discounted rain barrels available for City of San Diego residents:
City of San Diego residents are eligible for discounted rain barrels courtesy of the Stormwater Department!* Rain barrels are $30 each for City of San Diego residents after the $75 discount (original price $105.) Please check your eligibility here before pre-ordering your rain barrels and selecting a pickup date.
Please contact us with any questions at (760) 436-7986 ext. 700 or at water@solanacenter.org.
*Discounted rain barrels available only while supplies last. Rain barrel discounts available for qualified City of San Diego residents only, limited to two per household. Additional barrels are available for purchase from Solana Center with the opportunity for further rebates.
This workshop is funded by:
Funding for this project has been provided in full or in part from the Water Quality, Supply, and Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2014 and through an agreement with the State Department of Water Resources.