Rain Barrels/Compost Bin

• Can I attend the workshop just for the education without taking home a bin or barrel?

  Yes, at no cost.

• Can I purchase a compost bin if I live in another county?

  No

• Can I purchase a rain barrel if I live in another county?

  Rain Barrels are available for Hernando County Residents Only.

• Can I purchase more than one rain barrel?

  You can purchase a barrel for every attendee over the age of five to the workshop. i.e., a couple can purchase two barrels, etc. There is a limit of four barrels per household. The $30 rebate applies to the first rain barrel only.

• Do I have to attend the workshops to get the bin and barrel?

  Yes

• Do I have to purchase a rain barrel to get a compost bin?

  No

• How do I register for the workshops?

  To register, click HERE and select Rain Barrel Workshop. If registration isn't currently open, you may select "Workshop Waitlist" to be notified of the next available workshop. You can also visit the Hernando FFL Facebook events page and register through the ticket link for the workshop you would like to attend.

• How long do the workshops last?

  A workshop with rain barrel and compost bin portions usually lasts around two hours. Each section is typically around an hour long. 

• How much are the compost bins?

  Compost bins are free and available to Hernando County residents only. One bin per household

• How much are the Rain Barrels?

  • 55 gallon EnviroWorld Rain Barrels are $66
  • If you are a customer of Hernando County Utilities, you will receive a one-time $30 credit on your water bill for purchasing a rain barrel and installing it at your home
  • We can only take checks or money orders for this opportunity.