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Free rain barrels are back; here's how to get one
Droplets splashing off a rain barrel.
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Keep Los Angeles Beautiful
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Great news, Angelenos. L.A. is giving out another round of free rain barrels.
The city's Keep Los Angeles Beautiful campaign has secured 1,000 55-gallon conversion kits from Coca-Cola. The barrels were formerly used to collect soda syrup, but residents are encouraged to use them for landscape irrigation. The amount of rain water collected from an average-sized home during an average L.A. rain year would total 9,600 gallons, according to the city.
In order to get one, you'll have to sign up for a water conservation workshop. The first one, in L.A. on March 7, is sold out. But another in Northridge on March 14 still has openings. Sign up here.
Also, we'll be sure to alert you when these TBD dates are announced!
- March 28: TBA
- April 15: TBA
Our advice? Don't put this off! These classes fill up pretty quickly. Tickets are limited to L.A. residents.
There are other ways to find a cheap rain barrel in SoCal. Here's how. Plus, the Department of Water and Power is offering a $100 rain barrel rebate if you purchase one. This is valid for up to four barrels. More info here.
Are you skeptical about rain barrels? Our reporter Molly Peterson talks to the experts.
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