Northern Virginia Rain Barrel Registration

Anxiously awaiting your rain barrel? Rain barrel workshops and distribution events are finally here!

Register Today!

A rain barrel is placed under the downspout to collect water from the roof. The rain barrels hold approximately 50 gallons. They are 23 inches wide and range from 41.25 inches to 43.75 inches tall.

Rainwater collection can help you save water for use in your yard, eliminate potential flooding in your basement, and reduce stormwater management costs. Water running off your roof during a rainstorm can be a problem or a resource put to good use!

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Already have your barrel? Look here for helpful hints on what to do when you get your rain barrel home! Installation Instructions (PDF)

Before you attend the workshop, download Things to Think About Before Installing Your Rain Barrel (PDF file)

There are two ways to acquire your rain barrel. Attend a build your own rain barrel workshop or purchase a pre-made barrel.

Registration is required. If registering through PayPal please make sure your account's e-mail address is current. If paying by check make sure to include an e-mail address. We must be able to contact you!

Refunds and Cancellations. Refunds will not be issued for cancelled registrations or no shows. If you are unable to make the workshop or distribution for which you are registered, please notify us at rainbarrel@fairfaxcounty.gov or 703-324-1428 immediately. We will do our best to reschedule you for a subsequent program. Only one opportunity to reschedule will be given.

Register for a Build Your Own Rain Barrel workshop. At this workshop you will learn how to build, install and maintain a rain barrel, and take one home! Cost for a build your own barrel is $52 for guaranteed registration with PayPal/credit card payment (includes $2 processing fee). If you would rather send a check the cost is $50, but please be aware that your spot at the workshop is not confirmed until we receive payment. See bottom of page if paying by check.

Build Your Own Rain Barrel workshop schedule:

Wed, Aug 25, 7:00 p.m. Falls Church Property Yard, 217 Gordons Rd., Falls Church, VA 22046 FULL

Saturday, October 2, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Cora Kelly Recreation Center, 25 W. Reed Ave., Alexandria, VA 22305

***Purchase limit of two barrels per household***

There are no Pre-Made Barrel Workshops scheduled at this time.

Pay by check. Make check payable to NVSWCD. Please use the registration form. To enter in your information on the form, press "Insert" and type in the requested information. Print out the form and mail, along with your check, to:

Rain Barrel Program
Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District
12055 Government Center Pkwy
Suite 905
Fairfax, VA 22035

For more information, please email rainbarrel@fairfaxcounty.gov or call 703-324-1428.

Northern Virginia Rain Barrel Program partner organizations and agencies: Arlingtonians for a Clean Environment, Arlington County, the City of Falls Church, Northern Virginia Soil & Water Conservation District, the City of Alexandria, the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, Fairfax County, Fairfax County Public Schools, the Reston Association, and Fairfax County Park Authority. Thank you to all of you who are giving your time and resources to this program.