Rain barrels and cisterns · Maryland
Howard County Free Rain Barrel Giveaway
Run by Howard County Department of Public Works / Clean Water Howard
- What you get
- One free pre-drilled rain barrel per household
- Who qualifies
- Howard County residents, one barrel per household.
- Where
- Howard County residents, one barrel per household.
- Status
- Seasonal. 2026 registration closed and filled; check again in spring 2027.
- Type of payment
- Free item
What you do
Complete the online rain barrel training and pick up a free pre-drilled rain barrel at a giveaway event.
Requirements
- Howard County resident
- Take the online training
- Sign up online for a barrel and pickup slot
- Water is non-potable; not for drinking, pools, fishponds or bird baths
How to apply
- 1Take the online training
- 2Sign up online for GreenFest (April, 40 barrels) or Alpha Ridge Landfill (May Saturdays, about 40 barrels)
- 3Pick up in your time slot
Sources
- https://www.howardcountymd.gov/public-works/rain-barrel (official page)
Last checked October 17, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.
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