West Basin will host six drive-through rain barrel pick-up events on various Saturdays between September 23 – December 2 at locations throughout the service area. The district will give away a total of 1,500 barrels this fall.
Potential program participants must register to qualify for up to two free 50-gallon rain barrels valued at approximately $80 each.
Register for a Rain Barrel Event Today!
| CITY | DATE | TIME |
| Carson | September 23 | 8 – 11 am |
| Hawthorne | October 7 | 8 – 11 am |
| Manhattan Beach | October 21 | 8 – 11 am |
| Inglewood | November 4 | 8 – 11 am |
| Malibu | November 18 | 9 am – 12 noon |
| Culver City | December 2 | 8 – 11 am |
Eligibility Requirements
- Must reside within West Basin’s service area to participate (click here to check your address location https://www.westbasin.org/about-us/what-we-do/service-area/)
- Must not have received two rain barrels from prior events (two rain barrels are the maximum per address)
- Must provide photos of your installed rain barrel(s) within 30 days of receiving them (submit photos here: https://arcg.is/Kqrz)
Benefits of a Rain Barrel
- Rain barrels reduce stormwater runoff by collecting and reusing rain water.
- Reusing rain water helps save water and money.
- A rainwater capture feature, such as a rain barrel, is also a requirement for West Basin’s Grass Replacement Rebate Program, which starts at $3 per square foot of grass removed.
Frequently Asked Questions & Other Resources
YouTube has a good collection of videos that explain how to set up and use a rain barrel, how to maintain your barrel, and a variety of other rain barrel-related topics. Other resources, including how to make your own rain barrel, are provided in the dropdown below
The Metropolitan Water District also offers $35 rebates for the purchase of rain barrels. More information can be found at the Metropolitan website.
