Rebates & Discounts Available for Rain Barrels in Verona and Fitchburg

Capturing rainwater from your rooftop is a smart and sustainable choice. It helps:

• Lower your water bill

• Protect local lakes, streams, and rivers

• Provide chemical-free water for lawns, gardens, and potted plants

Because harvested rainwater is free of chloride, fluoride, and other additives commonly found in municipal water, it’s ideal for outdoor watering. Slowly releasing collected rainwater after a storm allows it to soak into the ground, reducing polluted runoff that would otherwise enter storm drains and waterways.

Please note: harvested rainwater is non-potable and should not be used for drinking, cooking, swimming pools, fishponds, or bird baths.

Both cities are partners in Ripple Effects Wisconsin, a regional collaboration focused on stormwater education and clean water efforts.

Verona Residents:

The City of Verona’s Rain Barrel Rebate Program offers $30 per 35 gallons of capacity, with a maximum of four rebates per property over the life of the program. Rebates are issued as credits on eligible stormwater utility accounts and are available on a first-come, first-served basis, with a total annual cap of $5,000 in program funding.

Rain barrels must be purchased and installed in the same calendar year, and applications must be submitted within three months of purchase. Homemade barrels and conversion kits may also qualify.

If you purchase your rain barrel through the Dane County Rain Barrel Program, you may also be eligible for a second rebate.

Verona Rain Barrel Rebate Program

Fitchburg Residents:

Fitchburg residents are eligible for a discounted rain barrel through the Dane County Rain Barrel Program, plus a $30 refund from the City of Fitchburg. This makes it even easier to save money while protecting our local water systems.

Dane County Rain Barrel Program