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ipswich, ma usa

Does anyone on the MA coast know where I can get a couple rain barrels (blue ones or the white 50 gallon jobs, preferable ones that didnt have chems in them, I have two that stored food coloring syrups). I need a few more for a rain collection system. Looking for a 300 gallon (give or take) tank also. You know the type in the wire frames landscapers use. Any help would be appreciated.

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John (5150)

6/14/2006 3:13:45 PM

canal winchester ohio

One good place to always look is the Quick Lube places, some of them get their windshield washer solvent in 50 gallon drums. That's where I get ones for myself & my brother. And the best part is that they are always free....

6/14/2006 6:37:01 PM

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Car washes get soap & wax in them.

Arborists get Dormant & Horticultural Oil in them. Technically, they're not supposed to be re-used. But no harm would come from their use if they've been rinsed out.

Some dry cleaners have used ones out back but the cleaning solutions can be very nasty.

6/14/2006 10:18:14 PM

Whidbey Island

You can also buy 35 gallon plastic garbage cans in many colors and not worry about what was in them previously. I know, it is not quite 50 gallons, but ....

6/14/2006 11:15:28 PM

Pembroke, New Hampshire

A and B lumber- route 106 in Pembroke NH. They sell 50 gallon barrels that have stored foodstuffs- no chemicals. If you check out my diary, you can see them in some photos.

6/15/2006 9:17:33 AM

ipswich, ma usa

What do they cost about?

John (5150)

6/15/2006 1:36:39 PM

Pembroke, New Hampshire

$15.00 a piece...they have plenty of them piled up for sale.

6/15/2006 2:28:17 PM

Wilmington.Ma.

John try Whitney barrel in Wilmington.hen you come out of work take a right,go to the first light take a right .go down about 1/2 mile .He's on the right .Tell hih I sent you.
Ahab

6/15/2006 4:14:17 PM

Butler, Ohio

I got 2 of the big white ones from Pepsi. I just happened to be making a delivery there and saw them and asked if I could have a couple, and they even helped me load em up!

6/16/2006 4:35:57 PM

Little-TON - Colorado

Check out the local water department. I got 2 translucent 55 Gals that they used for disinfectant for the water treatment plant. Made great Symbrew Tea Barrels.....And Free.

6/16/2006 7:57:59 PM