Columbia Water and Richland County Stormwater Host Rain Barrel and Compost Bin Sale

For a limited time only, Midlands area residents can purchase classic black 50 gallon Ivy rain barrels or 65 gallon backyard compost bins at a great discounted price. The order deadline is 11 p.m. on Sunday, March 22. Barrels and bins can be picked up on Saturday, March 28, from 10 to 11 a.m., at South East Park, located at 951 Hazelwood Road, in Columbia.

The Ivy rain barrel comes with everything you need to assemble, collect and use rainwater. Barrels can easily be daisy chained with no added cost. All components included, even a 6-foot-long overflow hose. Harvesting rainwater protects rivers and streams from runoff pollution, stimulates healthy growth, supplements one’s water supply, and is a free resource that's easy to use.

Cost: $68 (Ivy rain barrels), $59 (backyard compost bins). For more information, call 803-545-3300 (Columbia Water) or 803-576-2400 (Richland County Stormwater management).