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<br />Local Rain Barrel Resources and Helpful Web Links <br />Revised 10/06 <br /> <br />Longfellow and Seward Neighborhoods <br />The Seward Neighborhood Group (SNG) has helped put about 300 55-gallon barrels into the community through <br />"Build Your Own Rain Barrel" workshops. These workshops usually happen in the <br />spring, but SNG also sells pre-constructed, ready-to-install rain barrels for those that <br />missed the classes. They usually have six to eight of these around that can be <br />picked up at their office, 2323 E. Franklin in Minneapolis, for only $65 each. While <br />you are there, you can donate any old garden hoses or window screens for their <br />next workshop. For more information, contact: <br />Bernie Waibel <br />Phone: 612/338-6205 ext. 102 <br />Email: .:, or visit their website at. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Western Container <br />Fifty-five gallon recycled, closed-top, blue barrels are available to be used in making your own rain barrel. Barrels are <br />rinsed out, but their previous contents are unknown. Ask for a reconditioned barrel rather than a used one to insure <br />you do not use a barrel that used to contain potentially harmful substances. As with any recycled barrel to be used as <br />a rain barrel, smell it to see if there are lingering chemical odors unless you are sure the barrel was used for food. The <br />cost is only $15! For more information: <br />Address: 8811 Science Center Dr, New Hope, MN 55428 <br />Phone: 612/338-2413 <br />Website: <br /> <br /> <br />Consolidated Container Company, LLC <br />A Minneapolis source for 55-gallon plastic barrels to use in a build-your-own rain barrel. Barrel <br />colors are blue or clear - although clear barrels are not usually recommended as they can promote algal growth and it <br />can cause the water to get too warm to safely use on gardens. Barrels cost $50 each, payable by cash, check, Visa, <br />or Master Card. Be sure to specify new or food-grade barrels. <br />Address: 109 27th Ave. NE Minneapolis, MN 55418 <br />Phone: 612-781-0923 or Toll Free: 800-577-0715 <br />Website: <br /> <br />Mills Fleet Farm <br />Fleet Farm carries 65-gallon Oasis Rain Collection System rain barrels that are <br />available for $139.95. These have a different shape then most, (see photo) with the likely <br />intent of making them more maneuverable than cylindrical barrels. The rain barrels seen at <br />the Oakdale location were available in gray and light brown (6/06). <br />For more information: <br />Address: 5635 Hadley Ave N., Oakdale, MN 55128 <br />Phone: 651/779-7725 <br />See also: www.gardenware.net <br /> <br />RENew Your Place on Earth Rain Barrels <br />These wooden rain barrels are locally crafted in Northfield, MN, from recycled distillery <br />barrels. It is ready-made with a drain spigot, overflow/soaker hose set up, and a screened <br />downspout inlet. Brass faucets are available with various wildlife forms on each (the turtle <br />spigot is visible in the photo). These unique barrels can hold up to 53 gallons and cost $160 <br />(includes $100 tax-deductible contribution to RENew Northfield). It should be noted that <br />wood barrels are heavier than plastic barrels, so be prepared to provide a means to get it <br />from your vehicle to your downspout! <br />For more information, see or contact: <br />Bruce Anderson with Renewable Energy for a New Northfield <br />Address: 402 Washington St. Northfield, MN 55057 <br />Phone: 507/645-7133 <br />Website: <br /> <br /> <br />Insert 1 - 1 <br /> <br />