Rain Barrels

Rain barrels are simple yet powerful tools designed to collect and store rainwater from your roof. This ancient practice has gained renewed popularity as homeowners look for sustainable ways to conserve resources and reduce utility bills.

Modern rain barrels, usually made of durable plastic or other sealed materials, come in sizes ranging from 55 gallons to large-capacity cisterns. Rain barrel sizing is key to maximizing your water collection and usage efficiency.

In Los Angeles, even a single inch of rain can create billions of gallons of urban runoff. This water often picks up pollution on its way to the ocean. That’s why the city now requires stormwater solutions for many new builds—making rain barrels not just helpful, but part of a broader strategy to reduce pollution and support sustainable landscaping.