Rain barrels and cisterns · Illinois
City of Aurora Discounted Rain Barrel Program
Run by City of Aurora with The Conservation Foundation and Upcycle Products
SeasonalLast checked October 17, 2026
- What you get
- Discounted price (dollar amount not published on city page; priced on the Upcycle Products order site)
- Who qualifies
- Aurora residents
- Where
- Aurora, Illinois residents.
- Status
- Seasonal. 2026 order window closed April 26, 2026; expect a similar spring 2027 sale (not confirmed)
- Type of payment
- Discount
What you do
Order a discounted 55-gallon rain barrel (black, blue, gray or terra cotta) and pick it up at the city event; accessories, composters and plant hangers are also discounted.
Requirements
- Order online or by mail by the deadline
- Pick up at 2185 Liberty Street on the pickup day
How to apply
- 1Go to upcycle-products.com/il-programs/au/ and order online or by mail
- 2Order by the deadline (2026: April 26)
- 3Pick up at 2185 Liberty Street (2026: Friday May 1, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.)
- 4Questions: call 311 or 630-256-4636
Timing and deadlines
Annual spring sale; pickup about one week after order deadline
2026 orders closed 2026-04-26
Combining it with other programs
not published
Sources
- https://www.aurora.il.us/City-Services/Environment/Green-Initiatives/Rain-Barrel-Program (official page)
Last checked October 17, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.
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