2023 Online Sale
To help enable residents to participate in the sustainable practices of home composting and rainwater reuse, Baltimore County will be hosting an online pre-order sale for compost bins and rain barrels. The sale is not limited to Baltimore County residents.
View the Compost Bin and Rain Barrel Sale information in Spanish.
Order Online
Residents will be able to order products online from Monday, February 20 through Wednesday, April 12. The following prices include tax:
- Compost bins—$55 each
- Rain barrels—$65 each
Order Pickup
Please bring receipt of purchase with you when picking up your order. All orders must be picked up on Saturday, April 22 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. from the following distribution location:
Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC)—Essex Campus
7201 Rossville Boulevard, Lot 7
Baltimore Maryland 21237
Notification of Future Events
Subscribers to the Bureau of Solid Waste Management's email list will be notified of future compost bin and rain barrel sales. Email recycle@baltimorecountymd.gov to subscribe. Residents subscribed to the list will also receive the Bureau's monthly e-newsletter, The Resource.
About Reusing Rainwater
Collecting and reusing rainwater is a great way to help the environment and your garden because rainwater is free from chlorine and other water treatment chemicals. Using a rain barrel reduces water pollution that can at times be caused by stormwater runoff.