I came across this in my feeds today. We got our current composters via a similar program. — Douglas

Rain barrel distribution

from lacityorgcd13 by lacityorgcd13
Los Angeles residents can help conserve water by using rain barrels that collect run off from gutters that can then be used for landscaping.

The Hollywood Beautification Team, working with the City of Los Angeles Bureau of Sanitation’s Watershed Protection Division is offering the following rain barrel trainings:

  • March 26: Hollywood City Hall (6501 Fountain Avenue); Classes will begin every 30 minutes between 9:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
  • April 2: Micheltorena Elementary School (1511 Micheltorena Street); Classes will begin every 30 minutes between 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

All training participants will receive a free rain barrel at the end of the class.


Click here for more information about rain barrels and water harvesting.

 

via Rain barrel distribution via lacityorg13.

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