Purchase at Wickman's Gardens, the Habitat ReStore, or see our list of Certified Rain Barrel Installers click here

Greene County residents receive a $25 instant rebate (click here for printable form) on designated rain barrels purchased at Wickman's Gardens and Habitat ReStore. This rebate program is funded by City of Springfield Public Works, City Utilities, and Greene County Resource Management.  Rebate is instant and will be subtracted from the cost of the barrel time of purchase.  Save time- fill out printable form and take with you to participating locations.

Ready-made barrel: Purchase at Wickman's Gardens 1345 S. Fort Springfield, Mo

How it works: 1.Fill out rebate form and purchase at Wickman's Gardens.                                                                           2. Cut downspout to appropriate height and direct to screen top                                                                         3. Using instruction provide attach hose and overflow tube to begin collecting rain Features: 32"H x 24" W, 55 gallon Debris screen, spigot and hose Overflow tube - direct overflow away from foundation Expansion kit - connect another barrel on either side Flat back - fits easily against house Made from recycled materials Available colors: green or brown Online retail price (w/ shipping) = $155 Program price = $100 Instant rebate = - $25 Rebated Price = $75 Care Guide click here

Diverter kit with TWO 55 gallon barrels: Purchase at the Habitat ReStore 2410 S. Scenic Springfield, Mo

How it works: 1.Fill out rebate form and purchase at Habitat ReStore.                                                                            2. Attach to existing gutter system                                 3. Using provided kit, turn barrels into rain barrels and attach to diverter   Includes: Rain Reserve tandem diverter kit - allows 2 barrels to be hooked up to one downspout Program price = $140 Instant rebate = - $25/per barrel Rebated Price = $90.00

Why use a rain barrel?

An average home with a roof size of 1,000 square feet will generate approximately 600 gallons of water from a 1-inch rainfall. Collecting and using this water with rain barrels helps reduce the demand on public and private water supplies, and reduces pollution, flooding, and erosion in local waterways by reducing storm water runoff.

How do I use the water?

The water that you collect in your rain barrel can be used to water indoor and outdoor potted plants and landscaped areas, clean off gardening tools, wash your car, and for other non-potable uses.

How do I install the barrel?

The rain barrel is easy to install and the method varies depending on the type of barrel you purchase. It typically involves either shortening your downspout and using an elbow or section of flexible downspout if needed to direct the water into the barrel, or removing a 5 inch section of your downspout and replacing it with the diverter. Elevating the barrel on blocks will create increased flow.

Will the barrel be a source of mosquitoes?

Place a mosquito "dunk" or "donut" in the barrel to prevent mosquitoes from breeding. These products are non-toxic, inexpensive, and widely-available.

Contact Tiffany Frey for more information 417-836-6183 or tfrey@missouristate.edu