Rain Barrel Program

The City of Richmond encourages residents to conserve water and be environmentally sustainable through our rain barrel program. Rain barrels are used to collect and store water for outdoor usage such as watering your garden, and/or washing outside surfaces. Using rainwater will reduce the amount of tap water you use, saving you money on your utility bill. Other benefits include:

• Decreasing water demand during peak summer months and using it as a backup water source for outdoor usage during times of drought
• Decreasing the strain on water treatment facilities and municipal drainage systems during storms
• Reducing the amount of water entering the sewage treatment facility
• Maintaining healthy plants and lawn because rainwater is chlorine-free
• Preventing drainage problems around your home's foundation
  
  

Where can I buy a rain barrel from the City?

Rain barrels are available at the City of Richmond Recycling Depot for $30. Installation instructions for the barrels are included.

The SYSTERN rain barrel features: Unique shape and neutral colour suitable for any home and garden 208-litre (55-gallon) capacity Mosquito mesh to keep out bugs and leaves BPA-free materials, made from recycled content UV stabilizer to resist deterioration from sunlight Overflow hose that can be linked to another SYSTERN rain barrel or directed away from a home

Richmond Recycling Depot 5555 Lynas Lane, Richmond, BC 604-276-4010 Mon - Sun: 9:00am to 6:15pm
(closed on statutory holidays)

For more information, visit the Richmond Recycling Depot page.