Rain Barrel Sales Start For 2021 In Downers Grove

DOWNERS GROVE, IL — The village of Downers Grove and The Conservation Foundation have once again joined forces to offer rain barrels for sale. The 55-gallon rain barrels can help conserve water that can be tapped from a spout to repurpose for watering flowers, cleaning and other uses.

Each 55-gallon rain barrel is made from recycled plastic and comes equipped with a lid that screws off, a spigot, an overflow threaded for garden hoses and a screen on the lid to keep out bugs, leaves and other debris.

The rain barrels cost $60 apiece and orders must be placed by May 28 via mail and May 31 online to ensure they are fulfilled. June 3 is the pickup day for rain barrel orders between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. at the Downers Grove Public Works Facility, located at 5101 Walnut Ave.

Those who buy a rain barrel are eligible for a one-time $25 credit to the stormwater utility portion of their utility bill.