2025 ANNUAL SPRING RAIN BARREL SALE
The Rain Barrel Program is a Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) interdepartmental collaboration between Lafayette Utilities System (LUS) and the Environmental Quality division of Public Works (PW). The purpose of the program is to promote outdoor water conservation and sustainable stormwater management of the Bayou Vermilion Watershed. The LUS/LCG Rain Barrel Program is designed to offer rain barrels to Lafayette Parish residents at a reduced retail cost and make them easily available for purchase during the spring season of each calendar year.
ORDERS FOR THE RAIN BARREL EVENT MUST BE PICKED UP ON:
Saturday, May 10, 2025
FROM:
8 am - 12 pm
AT:
The Dean Domingues Compost Facility
400 Dugas Road, Lafayette, LA 70507
Mail-In Orders DUE: May 1, 2025
Online Orders DUE: May 4, 2025
All participants will be able to purchase barrels at the discounted contract price of $59. Residents of the City of Lafayette and the unincorporated area of Lafayette Parish are eligible to purchase one barrel at a subsidized price of $44.
For Event Questions:
Email: [email protected]
For Product Questions:
Phone Number: (815) 735-9583
Email: [email protected]
***To pay by check, use the mail in order form below. Mail in along with check or money order made payable to:
Upcycle Products
PO Box 315
Channahon, IL 60410
If you would like to purchase NON-SUBSIDIZED rain barrels for Home Delivery, you can do so through our online store HERE.
PRODUCTS
SUBSIDIZED RAIN BARRELS
UNSUBSIDIZED RAIN BARRELS
LUS 55 Gallon Rain Barrel (Subsidized) ** Price Reflects $44 Subsidy Price + cc fee**
$46.50
Description
- Made from Pre-Used barrels of High Density Polyethylene Plastic they can be left outdoors even in the winter months so there is no need to modify your downspouts in the Spring and Fall.
- Heavy duty screening keeps even the smallest mosquitoes out, such as Adieus which are known to carry Zika Virus.
- Uniquely designed with plastic fittings that match the rate of expansion and contraction of barrel plastic from season to season to avoid leakage
- May be slight scratching or scuffs due to previous overseas transportation.
- Comes in 55 Gallon size and a variety of colors to blend with any landscaping scheme.
- Exact shape of the barrels may vary due to availability but the color and size remain true.
- Because these barrels were originally used to transport food, there may be residual food product odor. The residual odor will disspiate after a few full barrel filling cycles.
- We use a PH balanced, environmentally friendly soap when cleaning so that the water gathered can immediately be used on plants without harm
- BPA Free
Additional information
| Barrel Color | Terra Cotta, Grey |
|---|
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LUS 55 Gallon Rain Barrel ** Price Reflects $59 Non-Sub Price + cc fee**
$61.50
Description
- Made from Pre-Used barrels of High Density Polyethylene Plastic they can be left outdoors even in the winter months so there is no need to modify your downspouts in the Spring and Fall.
- Heavy duty screening keeps even the smallest mosquitoes out, such as Adieus which are known to carry Zika Virus.
- Uniquely designed with plastic fittings that match the rate of expansion and contraction of barrel plastic from season to season to avoid leakage
- May be slight scratching or scuffs due to previous overseas transportation.
- Comes in 55 Gallon size and a variety of colors to blend with any landscaping scheme.
- Exact shape of the barrels may vary due to availability but the color and size remain true.
- Because these barrels were originally used to transport food, there may be residual food product odor. The residual odor will disspiate after a few full barrel filling cycles.
- We use a PH balanced, environmentally friendly soap when cleaning so that the water gathered can immediately be used on plants without harm
- BPA Free
Additional information
| Barrel Color | Terra Cotta, Grey |
|---|
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ACCESSORIES
ALL ACCESSORIES WILL BE SHIPPED DIRECTLY TO THE ADDRESS PROVIDED ON YOUR ORDER ABOUT 2 WEEKS BEFORE THE EVENT.
LUS Diverter
$53.50
Out of stock
Description
- Automatic Diverter – no need to go out in the rain to manually divert the water when the rain barrel is full.
- For a homeowner that has downspouts that are extended at the ground or downspouts that go directly into the ground.
- The automatic diverters are made from upcycled vinyl fence post covers and attach directly to our rain barrels via an attachment hose.
- One size fits all.
- Either a 2×3 inch or a 3×4 inch downspout .
- 24″Hose is provided.
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LUS 55 Gallon Rain Barrel (Subsidized) ** Price Reflects $44 Subsidy Price + cc fee**
$46.50 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
LUS 2×3 Flex Elbow
$28.75 Read more -
LUS 3×4 Flex Elbow
$42.00 Read more -
LUS Barrel Pedestal
$52.00 Read more
LUS Plant Hangers
$33.90
Out of stock
Description
- The plant hangers are made from stainless steel and aluminum strapping.
- These were used for securing shipping crates for overseas shipment. They are used because they are not affected or damaged by salt water.
- We pick these up in the Chicagoland area and Upcyle them into the plant hangers.
- They are made to accept a standard 4″ diameter or smaller pot.
- The plant hangers allow the homeowner to blend their rain barrel into the yard with a more aesthetically pleasing look.