The Maynard Community Gardeners is partnering with The Great American Rain Barrel Co (TGARB) based in Hyde Park, MA to promote and distribute re-purposed BPA-free food grade plastic resin barrels that are modified to be used as rain barrels. Though rain barrels will be distributed to those who purchased them in Maynard, you do not need to be Maynard resident to participate. Residents of all local area towns are encouraged to participate. TGARB sells their re-purposed food grade BPA-free 60-gallon plastic resin rain barrels at prices that are significantly lower than retail outlets:

TGARB Rain Barrel Price Not Including tax Painted Barrel in Green, Brown or Gray $79.00 Unpainted Rain Barrel $74.00 Discounted Terra Cotta $70.00

You can order yours by November 27th, midnight online at https://www.greatamericanrainbarrel.com/community/ and selecting the state of Massachusetts and the town of Maynard or by calling (800) 251-2352. Optional accessories are also available. All barrels come with a lid, screen, threaded spigot, overflow valve, and each barrel measures 24” diameter, 39” high, and weighs 20 lbs. empty. Those who pre-purchase barrels by midnight on November 27th can pick them up on the evening of Thursday December 8th from 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. at the distribution site in the Elks Lodge Parking Lot at 34 Powdermill Road in Maynard. You must pick your barrel up or have someone pick it up for you at the distribution time. Barrels cannot be stored overnight at the distribution location.

Proceeds from purchased rain barrels do not go to the Maynard Community Gardeners. The Maynard Community Gardeners have generously undertaken this opportunity to benefit area residents.