Project Summary
Each year the Conservation District partners with high school students in Cumberland County to construct rain barrels made from reused food grade barrels. The barrels are sold on a first come, first served basis. Usually in early April, we send out brochures to our rain barrel mailing list and the first people who return the order form with their payment receive a rain barrel. We distribute the barrels in late May at the Conservation District office.
The barrels are black pickle barrels, approximately 55 gallons, with lids that screw on, and have a screen on them to prevent mosquito breeding. There is a drain on the bottom where a hose can be hooked up, and a standard spigot where a bucket can be filled. There is also an overflow hose to control extra water when the barrel is full.
This is an annual project, so if you would like a rain barrel, send Brooke Weary an email bsweary@cumberlandcountypa.gov to be added to the mailing list. Please make sure you include your mailing address. Do not submit an order form with payment until you receive confirmation that a rain barrel is available. Keep in mind, we do approximately 30-50 barrels per year, and it may take a year or two to receive a brochure in the mail.
Additional Rain Barrel Information