Rain barrels and cisterns · New Jersey

JCMUA Free Rain Barrel Program

Run by Jersey City Municipal Utilities Authority (with Jersey City Environmental Commission)

Status not postedLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
Free rain barrel, 1 or 2 per request
Who qualifies
Jersey City residents with proof of residency (driver's license, PSE&G bill or cable bill). Tenants need the property owner's permission.
Where
Jersey City residents with proof of residency; tenants need owner permission.
Status
Status not posted. The official page doesn't say whether it's taking applications.
Type of payment
Free item
Official program page

What you do

Request a free rain barrel (1 or 2), pick it up in person, install it on a downspout and maintain it.

Requirements

  • Bring proof of residency to pickup
  • Keep the barrel at least 3 years (good-faith effort)
  • Do not use water for drinking
  • Annual maintenance of barrel and parts
  • Needs spigot and hose, overflow tube directing water away from foundation, mosquito screen (min 18x14 mesh) under lid, sealing lid

How to apply

  1. 1Fill out the online Rain Barrel Request Form on the JCMUA page (name, address, email, phone, quantity 1 or 2)
  2. 2Wait for a call to schedule an appointment
  3. 3Pick up at 555 Route 440, Jersey City NJ 07305, Mon-Thu 9am-2pm with proof of residency

Timing and deadlines

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Combining it with other programs

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Sources

Last checked October 17, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.

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