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Help Save The Environment,
Use A Rain Barrel.
Program is closed for 2026. We are unable to accept anymore orders at this time. If you are interested in a Rain Barrel for 2026, please check neighboring towns to see if there is one close to you to purchase a barrel. Please be sure to plan to pick up at the distribution time and location posted. Or…purchase through our online partner and have shipped to your home.
As of November 18, 2025 approximately 22% (2324 square miles) of Massachusetts is under drought conditions and 22% (2385 square miles) is abnormally dry. To help the city manage its water resources, the Cambridge Department of Public Works is offering discounted Rain Barrels residents.
The Cambridge DPW is offering discounted rain barrel to residents. Scroll down to find out how to purchase your discounted rain barrel, help your community manage its water supplies, minimize storm water runoff and start saving money on your water bill.
***Please note: Distribution date has been changed from June 9th to June 23rd.
Special Note about Color of the Unpainted Rain Barrel
Barrels come in black or gray, we cannot guarantee which color will be available at time of distribution. If color is important please select either painted Nantucket Gray or Earth Brown (almost black.) Currently we do not have any gray barrels available, this may change at the distribution.
