POSTED 3/19/10
The City of Hopkins has a limited number of rain barrels available for sale.
The rain barrels have a 55-gallon capacity and are 32 inches high with a 54-inch circumference.
Rain barrels collect rain from your rain gutter for use in your garden. This saves money by cutting down on water usage. The water is clean (an aluminum mesh screen filters out leaves, sticks or any other debris while protecting the contents from any animals or pets) as well as environmentally friendly (chlorine-free water is healthier for plants).
To order a rain barrel call the Public Works Department at 952-939-1382. Quantity is limited and orders will be filled on a first come, first served basis. Payment (cash or personal check only) will be made at time of pick up. No credit or debit cards accepted. Limit three rain barrels per household.
Rain Barrels will be available for pick up at the Hopkins Public Works Facility, 11100 Excelsior Blvd, during Earth Week, Monday–Friday, April 19–23, between 8 am and 3:30 pm.
You can also buy different kinds of rain barrels from the Recycling Association of MN (www.recycleminnesota.org), the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District (www.ninemilecreek.org), and the Hopkins Lion (Dave at 612-961-0372).