Addabbo, Miller, Nolan Partner with DEP to Host Rain Barrel Giveaway

Howard Beach, NY (March 15, 2016) As part of an ongoing effort to help the community conserve water, Senator Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Assemblyman Mike Miller and Assemblywoman Cathy Nolan will host a rain barrel giveaway for residents of their legislative districts. The event is being held in partnership with the New York City Department of Environmental Protection.

The giveaway will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, April 10, at the Greater Ridgewood Youth Council, located at 59-03 Summerfield Street.

The legislators and DEP officials will give out 55-gallon rain barrels to residents of the 15th Senatorial District and the 37th and 38th Assembly Districts. These barrels are designed to catch excess rain water that can later be used for things such as washing a car or watering plants. By using rain water for these tasks instead of water from a hose or another household device, residents can do their part to help make sure clean water is not being wasted, while saving money in the process.

“Using rain water for simple tasks like washing a car or outdoor cleaning is an easy and effective way for all of us to do our part to conserve water,” said Addabbo. “These barrels give residents a free way to collect rain water and recycle it for other uses and, in turn, participate in the vitally important cause of helping our planet. With the help of Assemblyman Miller, Assemblywoman Nolan and the Department of Environmental Protection, this event will give my constituents the peace of mind of knowing they can carry out their everyday household tasks without wasting clean water.”

To register to receive a rain barrel or for more information, contact Assemblyman Miller’s office at 718-805-0950.