Rain Barrels, Totes, Composters, & Accessories
2023 Rain Barrel Sales:
In 2023, the WCCD will host three Rain Barrel & Supplies sales & pick-up distributions at the following dates and locations:
March 27th, Monday, 1-4pm Pre-sale period: January 3 - March 20 WCCD office 705 N Zeeb Rd, Ann Arbor MI 48103 June 24th, Saturday noon-4pm Also offering a Rain Barrels 101 Workshop ! Pre-sale period: March 21 - June 16 Limited Rain barrels and supplies will be available to purchase 6/24. Growing Hope Farm 922 W Michigan Ave, Ypsilanti, MI 48197 September 29th, Friday, 1-5pm Pre-sale period: August 1 - September 22 Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds 5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48103 Rain barrels, accessories and composters are available only by pre-order. Preorders must be made at within the sale period to be included in that distribution. If you ordered a rain barrel or supplies, and cannot pick-up the barrel at the distribution, we ask you send someone else to pick them up, and notify the WCCD Resource Coordinator in advance: Doug Reith 734 302 8713 or doug@washtenawcd.org |
You can also order via paper form: Rain Barrel, Composter, & Supplies paper order form (PDF) by mail or by dropping it at the WCCD office. Online orders are preferred as our online store will most accurately reflect what is currently available.
Picking up your order at the Distributions: Customers who purchase any rain barrels, composters, and supplies will be notified in advance of their pick up date, location and the distribution details. If you cannot pick up your order, please send someone else in your place. A rain barrel or composter will fit easily in the back seat of sedan, but not always in sedan trunks. The plastic 55 gallon rain barrels weigh around 25 lbs. Please let us know if you might need assistance loading them. The 275 Gallon Totes are about 75 lbs. and require two people to lift. They are roughly 4' cubes, but are actually 47 3/8" x 39 1/4" x 46". Please plan accordingly. |
 Terra Cotta Rain barrel on pedestal riser.
Rain Barrels, 275 Gallon Totes, & Supplies
55 Gallon Rain barrels and 275 Gallon Totes from Upcycle Products are made from recycled food-grade, high density polyethylene plastic that have been cleaned and assembled in the USA. The barrels are cleaned and rinsed with pH neutral soaps. However, we recommend rinsing the Rain Barrels and Totes before use, as they can have grime from transit and some residue inside. See links below for more information: Rain Barrel Information & Assembly Instructions Installing Rain Barrel Diverter Linking Multiple Barrels Rain Barrel Common Questions |
275 Gallon Tote with Valve
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Tumbling Composter
Tumbling Composters
The Tumbling Composters are made with recycled components, including a pre-used 55 gallon black barrel and a frame made with plastic lumber that is 70% post consumer.
The Composter is an upcycled food grade barrel. It is about 4 foot tall and only requires a 3 foot by 4 foot area. You can put it in a smaller area for storage, but you'll need that much space free from obstacles to spin the barrel and properly aerate the compost.
Composters come disassembled. Learn how to Assemble your Tumbling Composter (PDF).
Learn more about composting and how to use the composter (PDF).
The Tumbling Composters are made with recycled components, including a pre-used 55 gallon black barrel and a frame made with plastic lumber that is 70% post consumer.
The Composter is an upcycled food grade barrel. It is about 4 foot tall and only requires a 3 foot by 4 foot area. You can put it in a smaller area for storage, but you'll need that much space free from obstacles to spin the barrel and properly aerate the compost.
Composters come disassembled. Learn how to Assemble your Tumbling Composter (PDF).
Learn more about composting and how to use the composter (PDF).
Disclaimer
With proper installation, maintenance and use, rain barrels, totes, and composters should function properly. The Washtenaw County Conservation District assumes no liability for the installation, maintenance, property damage or injury that may be associated with the use of rain barrels, totes, or composters.
With proper installation, maintenance and use, rain barrels, totes, and composters should function properly. The Washtenaw County Conservation District assumes no liability for the installation, maintenance, property damage or injury that may be associated with the use of rain barrels, totes, or composters.
