DIY Recycled Rain Barrel Giveaway

A San Rafael-based essential oils producer is offering free DIY rain barrels to Marin Water customers. EO Products is focused on sustainable manufacturing, including putting its manufacturing products back into use, and the donated barrels were previously used in its business operation.

These non-food-grade barrels can easily be converted into water storage barrels for use in residential and commercial rainwater catchment systems, enabling Marin Water customers to supplement their outdoor watering needs. With the free barrels, a few needed supplies and some DIY instructions, customers can create their own rain catchment systems at a reduced cost.

Blue barrels spread out in a triangle. A sticker with the words "rain barrels provided by EO Products" is superimposed on the right side of the image.

About the registration process

Marin Water customers interested in receiving a free barrel should complete the form below completely and submit. Customers may request as many barrels as they need. While supplies are limited, Marin Water will do its best to provide the requested quantity to customers selected for the barrel giveaway.
Each month, Marin Water will randomly select barrel recipients from the list of customers registered to receive the free DIY rain barrels. The number of customers selected each month will be dependent on the availability of the barrels.
Customers will be notified by email if they have been selected to receive a barrel. Details about the scheduled pickup date/time will be provided with this email notification. Barrel pickup days will be held in Corte Madera, either in the parking lot at the Marin Water Administration Building, 220 Nellen, Ave., or the Corporation Yard at 220 Tamal Vista Blvd. Customers must respond within five days to confirm they will be picking up their barrel(s) at the scheduled time and location or another recipient will be selected.

Learn more about rain catchment

Things to know for taking your barrel(s) home

Rain barrel company, Blue Barrel Rainwater, provides the following helpful information for planning for transport of your barrel(s):

Barrels are 35 inches tall with a 23-inch diameter, so you will need a space of at least 35 inches, by 23 inches by 23 inches. Please refer to the below list of max loads for common vehicle sizes. This information is for estimating only. Vehicle models vary, and dimensions change each year, but this list should provide a general idea:

1 Barrel — Four-door sedan or coupe (e.g. Honda Civic)

2 Barrels — Station wagon or hatchback (e.g. Subaru Outback; Toyota Prius hatchback with seats down)

3 Barrels — SUV (e.g. Toyota Highlander with seats down)

5 Barrels — Small pickup truck with tailgate closed (e.g. Chevy S-10)

7 Barrels — Full-sized pickup truck with tailgate closed; small pickup truck with tailgate open and barrels strapped securely; or minivan with seats removed.

Register for a Chance to Receive a Free Barrel to Build Your Own Rainwater Catchment System

Please fill out the below registration form completely.

Customer Information

Are you a Marin Water customer?

Yes

Marin Water Service No.

Applicant Information

Name

Telephone

Address

Address 2

City/Town

ZIP/Postal Code

Giveaway Information

How many barrels are you interested in receiving?

Note: You may request as many barrels as you need. While supplies are limited, Marin Water will do its best to provide the requested quantity to recipients selected for the giveaway.

Obtaining a barrel for water storage is the first step in building a rainwater catchment system. Learn more about how you can complete the process by visiting marinwater.org/CatchtheRain.

Disclaimers & Acknowledgements

Please note: These non-food grade barrels are being donated by EO Products, a San Rafael-based company that manufactures essential oils, hand sanitizer and other products. The barrels previously stored product, and although they have been rinsed, recipients may want to rinse the barrels a second time.

I understand that the barrels I receive are non-food grade, and are not intended to store water for the purpose of human consumption.

I have reviewed and agree to be bound by the requirements set forth herein.

I attest that the information I have provided on this form is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

I understand that Marin Water does not guarantee the performance of any barrels provided pursuant to this program and does not warrant any product or installation to be free of defects, the quality of workmanship, or the suitability of the premises or the product for the installation.

I further agree to assume all risk, whether foreseen or unforeseen, of any harm, injury, or damages related to this barrel giveaway incentive program (Program) and the transportation and installation of all barrels therefrom.

I agree to hold Marin Water harmless against any and all claims, damages, judgements, demands, rights and causes of action of any kind that may arise or are in any way connected to this Program and the transportation and installation of all barrels therefrom.

I acknowledge that Marin Water reserves the right to change the terms of this Program or terminate such Program at any time, with or without notification, and that by participating in this Program, I am not eligible to receive Marin Water’s Rain Barrel and Cistern Rebate for barrels received from the Program.

I have read, understand, and agree to the terms and conditions of this Program.