Rain barrels and cisterns · England
Welwyn Hatfield Free Water Butts
Run by Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council
- What you get
- Free 100-litre or 210-litre water butt with tap and stand (about 500 available)
- Who qualifies
- Welwyn Hatfield residents.
- Where
- Residents of Welwyn Hatfield borough.
- Status
- Paused. Applications closed (all water butts allocated)
- Type of payment
- Free item
What you do
Register for a free 100 or 210 litre water butt with tap and stand to collect rainwater for your garden.
Requirements
- First come, first served
- Register through the council's short form
How to apply
- 1Register interest using the council's online form while open
Timing and deadlines
Opened 25 June 2026; funded by £20,000 from the National Lottery Awards for All programme.
Sources
- https://one.welhat.gov.uk/news/article/499/residents-invited-to-apply-for-a-free-water-butt (official page)
- https://www.local.gov.uk/case-studies/welwyn-hatfield-borough-council-no-ifs-just-butts
Last checked October 22, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.
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Source: Sow, “Welwyn Hatfield Free Water Butts,” Yard rebates directory, checked October 22, 2026, https://www.usesow.com/rebates/england/welwyn-hatfield-free-water-butts
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