Rain barrels and cisterns · North Carolina
City of Greensboro Compost Bin and Rain Barrel Sale
Run by City of Greensboro Water Resources / Solid Waste and Recycling
SeasonalLast checked October 17, 2026
- What you get
- Discounted price; price not published on the city page
- Who qualifies
- Not published on the page (city-run sale for residents).
- Where
- City of Greensboro residents.
- Status
- Seasonal. Sale currently closed (page checked 2026-10-17); waitlist open.
- Type of payment
- Discount
What you do
Buy a discounted 50-gallon rain barrel and/or compost bin through the city's periodic sale and pick it up.
Requirements
- Rain barrel: 50-gallon, locking lid, overflow ports, 3/4 inch hose valve (Ivy barrel)
- Compost bin: four-sided with aeration holes and access doors
- Waitlist sign-up needed while sale is closed
How to apply
- 1Join the waitlist at www.greensboro-nc.gov/binbarrelsale
- 2Order when the sale opens
- 3Pick up per instructions
- 4Questions: [email protected]
Timing and deadlines
not published
Sources
- https://www.greensboro-nc.gov/departments/water-resources/get-involved/bin-barrel-sale (official page)
- https://www.greensboro-nc.gov/departments/solid-waste-and-recycling/recycle/composting/bin-barrel-sale
Last checked October 17, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.
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