Rain barrels and cisterns · Utah
SLCDPU Discounted Rain Barrels
Run by Salt Lake City Department of Public Utilities
- What you get
- Rain barrel for $69.50 plus sales tax (city program price; no further discount listed)
- Who qualifies
- Live in the SLC Public Utilities service area; need your SLCDPU account number from your water bill.
- Where
- Customers of Salt Lake City Public Utilities in Salt Lake City, Millcreek, Holladay and Cottonwood Heights.
- Status
- Open. (page says Rain Barrels are back)
- Type of payment
- Discount
What you do
Buy a city-vendor rain barrel at a set price, pick it up and self-install it to capture roof runoff for landscape watering.
Requirements
- Install barrel yourself
- Water for landscaping only, not drinking; no resale
- Register with the State of Utah (free) if more than two barrels or any barrel over 100 gallons
- City may follow up on barrel use (email or mobile number requested)
- No delivery; pick up with proof of purchase
How to apply
- 1Order online from Upcycle Products (city vendor) using your account number
- 2Pick up at Public Utilities West Campus, 1805 West 500 South, on pre-advertised dates with proof of purchase
- 3For special arrangements call 801-483-6860
Timing and deadlines
Pickup on scheduled dates; specific dates not on page
none published
Combining it with other programs
not published
Sources
- https://www.slc.gov/utilities/conservation/get-a-rain-barrel/ (official page)
- https://www.slc.gov/utilities/conservation/
Last checked October 17, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.
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