At Epoch Rain Barrels, we believe that sustainable living should be accessible to everyone. One of the best ways to reduce your environmental footprint (and your water bill!) is by harvesting rainwater. But we know that shipping a 55-gallon drum isn't always the most convenient—or cost-effective—option for our local community.
That’s why we’ve partnered with municipalities and local businesses across North Carolina to offer convenient pickup locations. By choosing local pickup, you save on shipping costs and support a circular economy right here in the Tar Heel State.
Our North Carolina Pickup Hubs
We are constantly expanding our reach! Here are the primary areas where you can currently find Epoch Rain Barrels for local pickup:
1. Raleigh & The Triangle (Durham/Cary)
For our friends in the Triangle, we have a fantastic partnership with one of the area's favorite garden centers.
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Pickup Location: Homewood Nursery & Garden Center
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Address: 10809 Honeycutt Rd, Raleigh, NC 27614
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What to Know: This is our primary hub for Raleigh and Durham residents. You can buy online through our Raleigh Municipality Program and head to Homewood for a quick and easy pickup during their regular business hours.
2. Charlotte & The Queen City
Charlotte residents can pick up their barrels at a staple of the local gardening community.
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Pickup Location: Oakdale Greenhouses
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Address: 5626 Statesville Rd, Charlotte, NC 28269
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What to Know: After ordering through our Charlotte program link, you can swing by this lush greenhouse to collect your barrel and maybe even grab a few native plants to go with it!
3. Winston-Salem
Residents of the "City of Arts and Innovation" can take advantage of a program run directly by the City of Winston-Salem.
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Pickup Location: Jamison Park (285 Meadowlark Dr, Winston-Salem, NC 27106)
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When to Go: Pickups are held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month.
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How it Works: To get the municipal discount, you must purchase your barrel through the Winston-Salem program link on our website. Once ordered, mark your calendar for the next available Wednesday pickup window.
4. Greenville & Eastern NC
Our roots run deep in Greenville. We partner with the ECVC (Eastern Carolina Vocational Center) to assemble and distribute our barrels.
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Pickup Location: ECVC Frame Shop
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Address: 2100 N. Greene Street, Greenville, NC 27834
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What to Know: Because these are built on-site by the incredible team at ECVC, they are almost always available for immediate pickup during their standard business hours.
"Will It Fit in My Car?"
This is the #1 question we get! The answer is almost always yes.
A standard 50–55 gallon rain barrel will easily fit in the back seat of most 4-door sedans or hatchbacks.
How to Get Yours
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Visit our Municipality Programs page.
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Select your city/area (Raleigh, Charlotte, Winston-Salem, or Greenville).
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Complete your purchase online.
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4. Check your email. You’ll receive specific instructions for your location—whether it’s a trip to Homewood Nursery, Oakdale Greenhouses, the ECVC shop, or a Wednesday visit to Jamison Park.
Ready to start your water conservation journey? Check out our current stock and help us keep North Carolina green, one barrel at a time.