Here's how you can purchase a rain barrel from the city of Battle Creek

BATTLE CREEK - Time is running out to purchase rain barrels and composters from the city.

The online sale is to encourage neighbors to collect and save valuable water in our community, according to a city press release.

Rain barrels can be used to collect water and store it for when you need it to water your garden or wash your vehicle.

Saving water helps protect the environment and diverts water away from storm drains, decreasing the impact of runoff to streams, the press release said.

The sale is open to those who live within and outside of city limits.

Upcycle Products, a company the city’s Environmental Services Department has used for several years repurposes food barrels into rain barrels and composters.

How to order

Residents can purchase rain barrels, composters and other accessories atbcwater.org/events/. They can also can purchase items by completing and submitting a mail-in order form, also available on the website.

Residents can also stop in at the city’s Department of Public Works for a mail-in order form, between from 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

The 55-gallon rain barrels start at $80 each, and come in a variety of colors. A portion of the proceeds will be used for educational outreach products, and materials on stormwater and wellhead protection, according to the city.

Mail-in orders must be received by Monday and online orders must be placed by April 14.

Pre-ordered items will be available for pickup from 4-6 p.m. April 17 at the Department of Public Works, 150 S. Kendall St.

This article originally appeared on Battle Creek Enquirer: Here's how you can purchase a rain barrel from the city of Battle Creek