The mission of Rain Barrels Iowa is to provide rain barrels for the home gardener. Our rain barrels are unique in their SUPERIOR SPIGOTTING & SCREENING - No other company makes rain barrels to last like these. You do not install your own spigots - we do it for you, and we do it right. Our rain barrels are repurposed food shipping barrels, not from barrels used for harmful chemicals. They came to this country filled with Mediterranean produce, and we pulled them out of the refuse stream to make them into sturdy rain barrels.
Our immediate goals are to provide great rain barrels at an affordable cost, along with sturdy stands and accessories to facilitate their use. The widespread use of rain barrels will increase the harvesting of rain water. We promote fresh produce gardening to increase sustainable living, while decreasing water bills and storm water runoff. Styles vary from those pictured.
From the first time you use water from your first barrel, we predict you will increase your awareness not only of outside water use, but also of your in-home water usage, and will enjoy conserving water. We danced when we harvested our first rainwater! Order from Rain Barrels Iowa today, and experience for yourself the many uses free rainwater is superior!
Ames and Ankeny residents may apply for rebates for rain barrels. Click on the link for your city to access the appropriate rebate application.
If you want your community to offer rebates for rain barrels, please contact your City Council, Mayor, or Water Works Board. Ask your representatives to arrange a similar program to encourage storm water harvesting in your community!
We are open Saturdays 10-3, Sundays 1-4, and by appointment. Please
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or call 515-276-6267 if you need to set a time to pick up your rain barrels, stands, special downspout diverters and connections in multiple colors that we offer for your storm water harvesting needs. We carry Brad Lancaster's Rain Water Harvesting books, for those like us working toward achieving zero runoff, plus kink resistant overflow hose connections, and Krylon Fusion paints if you wish to decorate your rain barrels. At our store we receive cash, checks, major credit cards, and Dwolla (local company, offers the most efficient transactions.)
We are working hard, confident that together we make a difference: Your use of rain barrels will decrease storm water runoff and topsoil loss, and will help reduce a rising water bill.
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The mission of Rain Barrels Iowa is to provide rain barrels for the home gardener. Our rain barrels are unique in their SUPERIOR SPIGOTTING & SCREENING - No other company makes rain barrels to last like these. You do not install your own spigots - we do it for you, and we do it right. Our rain barrels are repurposed food shipping barrels, not from barrels used for harmful chemicals. They came to this country filled with Mediterranean produce, and we pulled them out of the refuse stream to make them into sturdy rain barrels.
