Rain barrels and cisterns · New York
Erie County Rain Barrel and Compost Bin Sale
Run by Erie County Department of Environment and Planning with the Western New York Stormwater Coalition
SeasonalLast checked October 17, 2026
- What you get
- Rain barrels 75% off in targeted municipalities; 50-60% off typical pricing elsewhere; compost kit (Earth Machine bin, rodent screen, turner) $30
- Who qualifies
- Open to residents; deepest rain barrel subsidy for households in Cheektowaga, Grand Island, City of Tonawanda, Kenmore, Sloan and Niagara County's Niagara Falls and Lewiston
- Where
- Erie County residents; deepest rain barrel discount in Cheektowaga, Grand Island, Tonawanda, Kenmore, Sloan, Niagara Falls and Lewiston.
- Status
- Seasonal. Site says the sale concluded for 2024; no 2025 or 2026 sale confirmed; waitlist open.
- Type of payment
- Discount
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What you do
Buy a subsidized rain barrel or compost bin kit through the county's annual online sale.
Requirements
- Order online during the sale window
- Pick up at the event (details not published)
How to apply
- 1Join the waitlist at the Erie County Environment form (www3.erie.gov/environment/form/rain-barrel-and-compost-bin-sale)
- 2When the sale opens, order at erie.compostersale.com
- 3Pick up order
Timing and deadlines
not published
not published
Sources
- https://www4.erie.gov/exec/press/erie-county-partners-offering-rain-barrels-and-compost-bins (official page)
- https://www.erie.compostersale.com
Last checked October 17, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.
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