Rain barrels and cisterns · North Carolina
New Hanover SWCD Free Rain Barrel Assistance
Run by New Hanover Soil and Water Conservation District with City of Wilmington Stormwater
- What you get
- Free rain barrel (normally $85, a 50% discount from retail)
- Who qualifies
- Eligible residents; criteria not published on the page.
- Where
- Eligible residents of New Hanover County and the City of Wilmington through Heal Our Waterways.
- Status
- Status not posted. The official page doesn't say whether it's taking applications.
- Type of payment
- Free item
What you do
Register for financial assistance and receive a rain barrel free at the district's monthly rain barrel sales.
Requirements
- Complete the Free Rain Barrel Registration Form
- Eligibility criteria not published
How to apply
- 1Complete the online Free Rain Barrel Registration Form linked on the Wilmington page
- 2Attend the district's monthly rain barrel sale to pick up (see nhcgov.com/273/Rain-Barrel-Sales)
Sources
- https://www.wilmingtonnc.gov/Services/Stormwater/Heal-Our-Waterways/HOW-News-and-Events/Rain-Barrel-Financial-Assistance (official page)
Last checked October 17, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.
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