What is a water butt?
A water butt is a barrel-like tank that can collect rainwater from your roof's drainpipes after rain. This rainwater can then be used for watering plants in your garden.
A water butt has a capacity of about 190 litres and is made from 100% recycled plastic. It fits a standard 68 millimetre (mm)-round and 65mm-square plastic drainpipe. Water butts are designed so that they will not overflow.
Note: A water butt is not recommended for use with cast iron downpipes.
How can I buy a water butt
Water butts cost €40.
They can be purchased from the following locations:
Crumlin
Crumlin Area Offices, 13 Crumlin Village, Crumlin, Dublin 12.
Tel: (01) 222 5500
Payment: Cheque, credit card, laser, cash, postal order accepted
Ringsend
Ringsend Recycling Centre, Pigeon House Road, Dublin 4.
Payment: Cash only
North Strand Road
Shamrock Terrace Recycling Centre, Off North Strand Road, Dublin 3.
Payment: Cash only
Wood Quay
For collections at Crumlin Area Office payment will also be accepted at:
Dublin City Council, Head Office, Customer Services, Civic Offices, Dublin 8.
Tel: (01) 222 2222.
Payment: Cheque, credit card, laser, cash, postal order accepted