$50 Rebate on the Purchase Price of a Rain Barrel

Gatineau is offering a $50 rebate on the purchase price of a rain barrel. Recovering rain water is a simple and ecological way of optimizing the use of water.

• Pamphlet and application form

How do you take part?

1. You must be a resident of Gatineau.
2. You must purchase a commercial rain barrel within the year 2013. If you make your own, you have to send in a photo and the invoice for the materials you used, dated for the year 2012.
3. You must submit a refund application (no more than one per property per year).
4. You must submit the duly completed application form along with the original invoice by mail to the address indicated on the form.

Why recover rainwater?

Recovering rainwater:

• helps reduce your use of drinking water;
• is always at the right temperature for your plants; and
• reduces runoff into our municipal sewers.

Which type of barrel should you buy?

There are several models on the market. Go to a local hardware store and pick one that has a lid and a screen to filter out debris.