Rain Barrel Giveaway

In an effort to help homeowners conserve water and contribute to the overall improvement of our city’s environmental health, New York State Senator Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr. will host another free rain barrel giveaway on Saturday, July 29, in partnership with State Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato and the NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).
 
Constituents who reside within Addabbo’s District may sign up to receive a free 55-gallon rain barrel, which can be attached to a storm gutter to collect and store excess water. The rainwater can later be used to complete certain tasks around the house and outdoors, rather than using fresh water.
 
Those who pre-register must pick up their free rain barrel from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Camillus Catholic Academy, 185 Beach 99th Street, in Rockaway Beach.
 
“Using rain barrels, which are designed to catch excess rain water, can have a major impact on our environment if we all take advantage of their benefits,” said Addabbo, a member of the Senate Environmental Conservation Committee. “Simple tasks such as watering plants or washing a car can be completed by using rain water already naturally available to us, rather than clean drinking water from our homes. Not only will this go a long way to help preserve water, but it will save homeowners money in the long run by not having to pay for water needed to carry out everyday household chores. With this being my third rain barrel giveaway in three months, I have seen first-hand how important conserving water is to the people of my Senate district and I thank my constituents for their dedication to our environment. I urge everyone to sign up to receive their free rain barrel and do their part to protect and preserve.”

Addabbo previously hosted rain barrel events in May and June, giving away more than 300 free devices to residents across Queens who wish to help conserve water by collecting excess runoff.

"We did two fantastic rain barrel giveaways in the spring with Senator Addabbo, his team, and the DEP, and people just can't get enough," said Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato. "No small wonder; water bills keep going up, but people still need to water their lawns and their cars. This is free. It's a great way to help the environment and save money, and you even get two elected officials to put it in your car for you. I'm excited for the 29th and to do many more of these in the future." 
 
To register to receive a rain barrel on July 29th, 2017. For more information, contact Addabbo’s Howard Beach Office at 718-738-1111.