Rain barrels and cisterns · Ontario

Toronto Rain Barrel Savings Program ($8.95 Rain Barrels)

Run by City of Toronto

Out of fundsLast checked October 22, 2026
What you get
Rain barrel for $8.95 plus tax and a downspout diverter for $1.00 plus tax, with free delivery (limit one each per property)
Who qualifies
Properties in the City of Toronto (postal code starting with M); tenants must confirm the owner's consent. Properties that took part in Round 1 are not eligible for Round 2.
Where
Properties in the City of Toronto.
Status
Out of funds. Sold out; subscribe to Live Green News for the next round.
Type of payment
Discount
Official program page

What you do

Order a heavily subsidized rain barrel and downspout diverter online, have them delivered free, and install them on your downspout.

Requirements

  • One rain barrel and one diverter per eligible property
  • Best suited to properties with a roof, eavestrough and accessible downspout
  • Subsidy applied automatically at checkout

How to apply

  1. 1Order online through the City's program page (orders managed by Enviro World Corp.)
  2. 2Receive free delivery within about 15-20 business days
  3. 3Install the barrel and diverter using the City's instructions

Sources

Last checked October 22, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.

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Source: Sow, “Toronto Rain Barrel Savings Program ($8.95 Rain Barrels),” Yard rebates directory, checked October 22, 2026, https://www.usesow.com/rebates/ontario/toronto-rain-barrel-savings-program

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