RAIN BARREL
Text Box: Please Click on the Rain Barrel Brochure on the Homepage for more information about our Rain Barrels and how to purchase them!! Benefits of Diverting Water from the Downspout Save money by lowering your water bill. Reduces the volume of water flowing to the sewer treatment facility Lowers the percentage of roof top rainfall as a component of urban runoff Backup source of water during times of drought or between rain showers Helps to keep our creeks and beaches clean Naturally softened water - great for delicate houseplants, auto cleaning and window washing  Reduces the need for additional tax dollars earmarked for sewer expansion Chlorine-free water helps maintain a healthy biotic community in the soil Educational tool for teaching residents about water conservation  

 

  
 
   
Composting
The City of Waltham strongly encourages home composting.  Click on the word composting to learn more. 

 
 

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