Rain Barrel Program

The Town of Barnstable has partnered with The Great American Rain Barrel Company to offer an opportunity for residents to purchase re-purposed rain barrels. Collect and reuse rainwater from your roof to provide a clean, untreated water source for gardening and reduce your water bills.

About The Great American Rain Barrel Company

The Great American Rain Barrel produces 100% re-purposed, food grade, UV protected and BPA free barrels. The rain barrels are produced in Massachusetts and are available in a variety of colors (unpainted, painted espresso brown, green or gray, and terra cotta).

Why Use a Rain Barrel?

Rain barrels are a great tool to conserve water, especially during the summer months with seasonal drought. The barrels collect the water that runs off the rooftops of buildings by way of a gutter or downspout. The water collected can be used for watering gardens or lawns or for household chores such as washing cars or windows reducing household water bills. By collecting the water that runs off the rooftops, rain barrels are an effective way to reduce stormwater runoff, conserve water, and support the health of our local waterways.

How the Program Works

Step 1: Order Your Rain Barrel

The rain barrels are available for $80-$89, depending on color. All barrels come with a spigot, plugs, screen, lid overflow valves and flex tube. The only additional accessories are the diverter and the polished river stones. To review the rain barrel options as well as the accessory products please click the "The Great American Rain Barrel Program Products 2026" linked below.

The Great American Rain Barrel Program Products 2026

To purchase a rain barrel, please visit the project website The Great American Rain Barrel Company and click on the “Community Programs” tab to search for Barnstable. Instructions for ordering a rain barrel are provided on the webpage. The deadline to order a rain barrel is Sunday April 12^th, 2026 at midnight.

 

Step 2: Pick Up Your Rain Barrel

Rain barrels will be available for pick up at the distribution event defined below:

Rain Barrel Pick Up Event

Friday, April 24, 2026
1:30-4:30 PM
Barnstable High School 744 West Main Street, Hyannis

 

For more information, please contact Kate Maldonado, Senior Planner, by phone 774-487-2831, or by email kaitlyn.maldonado@barnstable.gov.