Subsidized Rain Barrels and Compost Bin Program in Chicago Canceled

Northern Catalpa Tree Blooming in Chicago

The City of Chicago has ended their subsidized sales of rain barrels and compost bins. In place of that program is the new Sustainable Backyard Program, where you can get rebates on your purchase of a rain barrel, compost bin, tree or native plants. To learn more about the project see this article on Chicago's Sustainable Backyard Program.