Spring Rain Barrel Order

Each spring Oswego partners with the Conservation Foundation and Upcycle to promote the purchase of rain barrels.  For more information, contact the Conservation Foundation at 630-428-4500 or info@theconservationfoundation.org. 

2025 rain barrels are now on sale. Mail orders are due April 11. Online orders are due April 14.  Once purchased, pickup will be available at the Oswego Public Works Department (100 Theodore Drive) on April 18 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and April 19 from 9 a.m. to noon. 

Purchase a rain barrel. 

Why use a rain barrel?

A rain barrel connected to your downspout is a great way to keep storm water out of the system and to cut down your water bill. Because you are collecting it right off the roof, it has few contaminants and is perfect for watering the garden.

Diverting water from your downspout into rainwater catchment systems has several advantages:

• Helps to slowly recharge the water supply.
• Lowers the percentage of roof top rainfall as a component of urban runoff.
• Saves money by lowering your water bill if you use rainwater for plants instead of tap water.
• Reduces the volume of water flowing to the sewer treatment facilities.
• Provides a backup source of water during times of drought or between rain showers.
• Naturally softened water is great for delicate houseplants, auto cleaning, and window washing.
• Rainwater is chlorine-free which helps maintain a healthy biotic community in the soil.