Score a Free Rain Barrel from the City of Oak Forest

The City of Oak Forest, in conjunction with the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, is pleased to offer free rain barrels to our residents. Rain barrels are rainwater collection systems installed outside of residences and connected to downspouts to collect storm water runoff from rooftops. Rainwater can be collected for lawn and garden watering, plant watering, and car and window washing.

The 55-gallon rain barrels are made from recycled plastic and available in four colors (terra cotta, blue, black, and light gray). Features include stainless steel screens (prevent mosquitos breeding), overflow drains, and a convenient garden hose spigot.

In order to qualify for a free rain barrel, you must be a resident of Oak Forest, agree to connect the rain barrel(s) to downspouts, and provide access for an annual inspection by MWRD to verify use. The Public Works Department will be placing orders twice a month. MWRD anticipates delivery of the initial orders may take 6-8 weeks after the City places its order due to production and time needed to ship the rain barrels to the Chicago area. Delivery will be made by MWRD’s contractor directly to your home.

Submit the form in person or via mail to the Clerk’s Office at City Hall, 15440 S. Central Avenue, Oak Forest, IL 60452.

Public Works will be at the Oak Forest Farmer's Market on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. with order forms and sample rain barrels.

Rain Barrel Order Form