DISCOUNTED RAIN BARRELS & EDUCATION FOR CITY OF SAN DIEGO RESIDENTS

You Qualify for a Discounted Rain Barrel through the City of San Diego!

Rain barrels are $30 each after the special discount. Limit of 2 barrels per household.

If you have purchased 2 rain barrels through this program in the last 3 years, you are not qualified and your order will be cancelled and refunded.

Pre-purchase your discounted rain barrels for pickup at one of the following distribution events.

Register to join a free workshop right before pickup to learn how to use your rain barrel!

Solana Center will be offering two free workshops on the same days/locations as barrel pick-up events to help you learn how to set up your rain barrel and the best ways to use it to harvest as much rainwater as possible!

You don’t want to miss the hands-on opportunity to ask questions. Register in advance to hold your spot! Event attendees can pick up pre-ordered rain barrel(s) immediately after the workshop.

Distribution Events

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Mountain View Community Center

641 S Boundary St. San Diego, CA 92113

Sunday, March 29, 2026

10-11 a.m. - Rainwater harvesting workshop
12-3 p.m. - Rain barrel pick up window

Purchase rain barrels for pick up on 3/29

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North Clairemont Rec Center

4421 Bannock Avenue San Diego, CA 92117

Sunday, April 19, 2026

11-12 p.m. - Rainwater harvesting workshop
12:30-3 p.m. - Rain barrel pick up window

Purchase rain barrels for pick up on 4/19

Want more information before ordering or can’t make it to the workshop? Learn virtually instead!

This webinar is designed for City of San Diego residents 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!

Thursday, February 26, 6-7 p.m.

A black compost bin labeled 'Ivy' situated outdoors on a concrete base, with a black hose attached to its side, surrounded by flowers and plants.

Rain Barrel Discount Details

Purchase:

Rain barrels are $30 each for City of San Diego residents after the $75 discount (original price $105)
Rain barrel sales close 2 weeks before the event to ensure inventory is available. Limited quantities, discount available while supplies last.

More rain barrels and savings:

Want more than 2 rain barrels? You may be eligible for more rebates!
City of SD residents can receive a $1.50/gallon rebate on the purchase of non-discounted rain barrels. Rebate dependent on application approval. Learn more.

Pick up:

Barrels can fit in the average 2 door sedan.
Must arrive during the designated window to pick up your barrel(s) at the event selected upon ordering.
After you place your order you will get an email with more instructions before the event, save this for reference!

For more details about the Ivy rain barrel, go to the main rain barrel page.

Have questions about rebates?

For questions on City of San Diego rain barrel/cistern rebates call (619) 533-4126 or e-mail: waterconservationrebates@sandiego.gov

Have questions about rain barrels or the purchase process?

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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.