Rain Barrels and Workshops

Rain Barrel Rebate

rain barrel, save water, rain barrel workshop, rain barrel rebate, online rain barrel environment-resilience environmental-protection home-property water-sewer all-residents in-person-only, online-service Installing a rain barrel is an inexpensive way to capture and store rain water that can be used to irrigate your plants. Attend a free workshop. Florida receives an average of 50 inches of rain per year. A 2,000-square-foot roof can collect approximately 1,000 gallons of water! Installing a rain barrel provides a supply of chemical free water for your orchids, potted plants, landscape and reduces pollution from stormwater runoff. Note: rainwater collected from your roof is not recommended for use on edible plants by the University of Florida. The rain barrel rebate program, in coordination with the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) and Miami-Dade County provides residents with information on how to capture and store rainwater using a barrel. Upon completion of a workshop, purchase of a qualified rain barrel and proper installation, residents are eligible to receive a $50 rebate. Residents can complete a workshop by attending in-person or watching an online video (see below for more information). The workshops are open to individuals, businesses, homeowner associations, garden clubs, and schools within Miami Dade County. Proper installation of a rain barrel is the owner's responsibility. Workshop attendance is required to receive a rebate. Rebate Program Requirements <ul> <li style="line-height: 2;">Miami-Dade County residents only</li> <li style="line-height: 2;">Complete application <ul> <li style="line-height: 1.5;"><a href="https://www.miamidade.gov/resources/water/documents/flyers/rain-barrel-workshop-schedule.pdf">Attend an in-person or online workshop</a> <ul> <li>If attending online complete the quiz at the end of the video</li> </ul> </li> <li style="line-height: 1.5;">Visit UF IFAS Calendar of Events for in-person rain barrel workshop dates</li> <li style="line-height: 1.5;">Attach proof of rain barrel purchase</li> <li style="line-height: 1.5;"><a href="https://feedback.miamidade.gov/jfe/form/SV_0uFHHC5km4dQvb0" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Submit rebate application online</a></li> </ul> </li> <li style="line-height: 2;">Maximum two rebates per household</li> <li style="line-height: 2;">Rain barrel specifications <ul> <li style="line-height: 2;">High-Density Polyethylene plastic or comparable</li> <li style="line-height: 2;">Minimum 50 gallons</li> <li style="line-height: 1.5;">Sole purpose to collect water</li> <li style="line-height: 1.5;">Include spigot</li> <li style="line-height: 1.5;">Include gasket to seal spigot and prevent leakage</li> <li style="line-height: 1.5;">Collapsible rain barrels do not qualify</li> </ul> </li> <li style="line-height: 2;"><a href="https://www.miamidade.gov/resources/water/documents/rain-barrel-rebate-program-agreement-eng.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Read terms and conditions</a></li> </ul> noFee /resources/images/services/rain-barrel.jpg Attend a Rain Barrel Workshop

Custom Online Workshop Residents can watch an online video version of the Rain Barrel Workshop, which provides the same information as in-person workshop.  <ul> <li style="line-height: 1.5;">Complete the quiz at the end of the video</li> <li style="line-height: 1.5;">At the end of the workshop, receive a workshop rebate ID number to apply for a $50 rebate</li> <li style="line-height: 1.5;"><a href="https://www.miamidade.gov/resources/water/documents/rain-barrel-rebate-program-agreement-eng.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Review terms and conditions</a></li> <li style="line-height: 1.5;"><a href="https://feedback.miamidade.gov/jfe/form/SV_cNOpg9e2UCaIBNQ" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Start the presentation </a></li> <li style="line-height: 1.5;"><a href="https://feedback.miamidade.gov/jfe/form/SV_0uFHHC5km4dQvb0" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Submit rebate application online</a></li> </ul>

Custom In-person workshop The workshops are provided by the UF/IFAS Miami-Dade and are open to individuals, businesses, homeowner associations, garden clubs, and schools within Miami Dade County. Register to attend the <a href="https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/events/?location=miamidade" target="_blank" rel="noopener">next upcoming free workshop</a>. After purchasing rain barrel, submit an online application to receive a $50 rebate. Maximum 2 rebates per property. <ul> <li style="line-height: 1.5;"><a href="https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/events/?location=miamidade" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Workshop registration and schedule </a></li> <li style="line-height: 1.5;"><a href="https://feedback.miamidade.gov/jfe/form/SV_0uFHHC5km4dQvb0" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Submit rebate application online</a></li> </ul>

Custom Advantages of a rain barrel <ul> <li style="line-height: 1.5;">Collecting rainwater in a barrel directs moisture away from building foundations, improves local water quality and prevents soil erosion</li> <li style="line-height: 1.5;">Connect a soaker hose to your barrel to utilize rainwater for establishing garden plants</li> <li style="line-height: 1.5;">Save money on water bills</li> <li style="line-height: 1.5;">Conserve water during dry periods</li> <li style="line-height: 1.5;">Reduce storm water runoff</li> <li style="line-height: 1.5;">Provides chemical free water for plants</li> </ul>

Custom Tips for installing a Rain Barrel <ul> <li style="line-height: 1.5;">Place rain barrel in a location that’s easy to get to and where water is used</li> <li style="line-height: 1.5;">Install on level ground</li> <li style="line-height: 1.5;">Use bricks to elevate rain barrel</li> <li style="line-height: 1.5;">Add flexible downspout tubing to divert rainwater into the rain barrel</li> </ul>

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