Rain barrels and cisterns · California

Marin Water DIY Recycled Rain Barrel Giveaway

Run by Marin Municipal Water District (Marin Water)

OpenLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
Free recycled non-food-grade barrels (about 35 in tall, 23 in diameter); you buy a few supplies
Who qualifies
Marin Water customers (service number from the bill required).
Where
Marin Water customers in southern and central Marin County.
Status
Open. Page lists no end date but supply is limited; open/closed status not stated.
Type of payment
Free item
Official program page

What you do

Register for free donated used barrels, pick them up in Corte Madera, and convert them into rain barrels yourself.

Requirements

  • Marin Water service number
  • Customers may request as many barrels as needed; supply is limited
  • Winners chosen at random each month; confirm pickup within 5 days or another recipient is chosen
  • Barrels held product, not for drinking water; rinse twice
  • Barrels from this giveaway are NOT eligible for the Marin Water Rain Barrel and Cistern Rebate
  • Resident supplies a few conversion parts and follows DIY instructions

How to apply

  1. 1Complete the online Barrel Giveaway Registration form on the Marin Water giveaway page (service number, contact info, address, number of barrels)
  2. 2Wait for the monthly random drawing; selected customers are emailed a pickup date and time
  3. 3Confirm within 5 days
  4. 4Pick up at Marin Water, Corte Madera (220 Nellen Ave. Administration Building lot or 220 Tamal Vista Blvd. Corporation Yard)
  5. 5Convert barrels using the DIY instructions

Timing and deadlines

Monthly random selection; pickup date given by email

Combining it with other programs

Cannot be combined with Marin Water rain barrel rebate for the same barrels

Sources

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