EO Products, a manufacturer based in San Rafael, has started a free rain barrel giveaway for Marin Water customers. The company is providing non-food-grade barrels that were previously used in its operations. Residents and businesses can use these barrels for rainwater collection. The program is intended to help with outdoor watering and encourage water conservation.
To participate, Marin Water customers need to fill out a registration form. There is no set limit on the number of barrels a customer can request, but the supply is limited. Each month, Marin Water will randomly select recipients from the registered customers. The number of winners will depend on how many barrels are available. Selected customers will receive an email with pickup details. They must confirm their pickup within five days. If they do not, the opportunity will go to another applicant.
Barrel pickups will take place in Corte Madera. Locations include the Marin Water Administration Building at 220 Nellen Avenue and the Corporation Yard at 220 Tamal Vista Boulevard. The barrels are 35 inches tall and 23 inches in diameter. Customers should plan transportation based on these dimensions. For example, a four-door sedan can carry one barrel, while a full-sized pickup truck can carry up to seven…