May 7 2017, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Rain barrel and backyard composter sales. Make your garden happy with chlorine-free, ambient temperature water from a rain barrel and nutrient-rich soil from a backyard composter.. CostRain barrel – $52 each (no residency requirement)Backyard composter with aerator: $25 for City of Vancouver residents only – must have valid driver's licence or a utility bill that shows your address$49 for non-Vancouver residents Maximum of three composters per householdHow to buy Pre-order your rain barrel and composter from your home municipality.Drop-ins are welcome, however pre-ordering is recommended as supplies are limitedVancouverPre-order deadline: May 2 Pick-up: May 7, 10:00am to 3:00pm at VanDusen Garden, 5251 Oak StreetRain barrel sales in Metro VancouverTri-CitiesPre-order deadline: May 2Pick-up: May 6, 10:00am to 5:00pm at Austin Works Yard, 500 Mariner Way, Coquitlam Rain barrels onlyWest VancouverPre-order deadline: May 9Pick-up: May 13, 10:00am to 3:00pm at Ambleside Park, 13th Street and Argyle Avenue Rain barrels onlyBenefits of rainbarrelsThe water they collect gives you a source of chlorine-free, ambient-temperature water that's great for your garden.They reduce your demand for treated drinking water that's often in short supply in the summer.Benefits of compostersComposting is a cost effective way to divert fruit and vegetable scraps, yard trimmings, and leaves, while making great soil for your garden.Compost use reduces the need for chemical fertilizers.Compost holds moisture and can decrease the need for watering...
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5251 Oak Street, Vancouver