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Rainbarrel Sales Program
Due to the winter holidays, some regularly scheduled rainbarrel sale dates have been cancelled. No sales or pickups
will be available on November 29, December 24, 26 or 27. Please see our 2008 Rainbarrel Sales - Holiday Schedule
for a complete list of upcoming sale dates.
They're back! You can purchase rainbarrels Wednesdays from 8 to 5 at the Waller Creek Center
and Friday and Saturday mornings (8 am to noon) at our warehouse on Techi Center Drive. Directions are below.
About the Rainbarrels
Rainbarrels distributed through the Water Conservation program hold 75 gallons and
are made of sturdy dark green polyethylene.
They are 3' tall and roughly 27" at the widest point. Rainbarrels come
with a debris screen and outflow hose, as well as an overflow tube. Find answers to frequently asked questions about rainbarrels here.
Rainbarrel Pickup
Rain barrels are sold at the Waller Creek Center, 625 E. 10th Street, on Wednesdays only (8 a.m. – 5 p.m.) We are located just west of I-35
between the frontage road and Red River. Parking is available in the customer service zone or metered street spaces along 10th Street, and
there is limited visitor parking on the top floor of the parking garage. Please arrive between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to
allow adequate time for processing and loading. Because of limited stock at the office location, we
recommend calling 974-2199 to confirm that barrels are available before you intend to pick up. On Fridays and Saturdays you can pick up
rain barrels at our warehouse at 6014 Techni Center Drive, Building 2 from 8 a.m. until noon. Below is a map to warehouse.
We do not offer a delivery service for rainbarrels.
Payment
Note: New rainbarrel pricing is in effect as of October 1, 2008.
Rainbarrels are available to Austin Water customers and customers of eligible wholesale providers at the subsidized
rate of $61 per barrel. Customers outside of our service area may purchase rainbarrels for $97 each. You may purchase up to 4 rainbarrels per month.
Payments are accepted by mail or in person during sale hours.
Check, credit card and exact cash payments are accepted in person. To mail payment (and receive a
receipt for later pickup), send a completed application
and your check or money order payable to City of Austin to
Water Conservation
P.O. Box 1088
Austin, TX 78767.
Transport
Please bring a vehicle large enough to safely transport your rainbarrels. While some older cars can accomodate one barrel in the back seat, it is difficult to
load rainbarrels into most newer sedans due to the placement of door beams and the angle of the door
opening. You are responsible for loading rainbarrels into your vehicle. Austin Water Utility will not
be responsible for damage caused to vehicles or upholstery while transporting or attempting to load a rainbarrel.
Program Guidelines
When you purchase a rainbarrel at the AWU customer rate ($61), you agree to keep the barrel in use within the
AWU service area for a five-year period. If you would like to purchase a barrel without restrictions, you
may do so for $97 using our out-of-area application. Rainbarrels are intended for non-potable use only.
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