I purchased a few rain tanks here. They have a wide range of options, from repurposed food service containers to stylish rain barrels and industrial-size rain tanks. The salesperson was very helpful answering my questions. Also, he provided information on local rebates for rain tanks, and he even gave me two copies of the receipt to make it easier to apply for the rebates. For one of the larger rain tanks, I had the store deliver the tank because it was too big for my car. I was at work during the delivery, and they left the tank in the side yard, as I requested. Overall, I'm very happy working with SD Drums & Totes. Thank you! read more

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Dave at San Diego Drums and Totes is a full on EXPERT on water containers, rain water collection and holding purified water for drinking purposes. I feel that I am very lucky to have this organization in San Diego and the good fortune to be educated on the best options for my needs. I've saved many hundreds of gallons of rainwater for landscaping use and look forward to saving to many more. Great options and choices and the best customer service and tips anywhere. Thank you Dave and San Diego Drums and Totes!! read more

I had a great experience here! I'd highly recommend this business. I picked up a 55 gallon water storage drum. Super fast, easy and reasonably priced. I'll be going back for rain barrels soon! read more

Great Service! Great Selection! Great Prices! Thanks Guys Remember to take tie-downs friends, you will* need em read more

With the drought situation, conserving water has been a big issue. Came here to get rain barrels, they have factory made ones as well as just industrial food grade plastic barrels and drums both new and used (recycled). The industrial food barrels, (used to pickle jalapeños, olives, and pepperoncinis) are much thicker than the actual factory made rain barrels. They have some pre-made or sold with the kit to do it yourself for $75. The staff is super friendly and helpful they did not have any pre-made at the time, the guy before me, took the last ones, but they just made them for me right there on the spot. They even let me pick out which ones i wanted, It just took a few minutes and they rang me up and i was on my way. They gave me a flyer on where and how to get my $75 (per barrel) rebate (up to 4); So they were pretty much free! I had them deliver them for a small charge ($20 - $40 depending on where you live) They have 1 or 2 models of factory made rain barrels, but they really specialize in industrial drums and plastics, both new and used. There were also some huge 100+ gallon tanks as well which can be used to catch rain or as part of an aquaponics project. It was really a no brainer to choose the recycled barrels, not only were they cheaper and the price was exactly the amount of the state rebate, but they were also thicker and more durable and you're also recycling or repurposing, which i think is very cool. The staff was very friendly and they knew everything about all their different products and answered all my questions. Hands down the BEST place to get rain barrels. If you are like many of the doubters out there, who say "it doesn't rain that much in San Diego" and think you don't need rain barrels. It's the exact opposite! If it rained all the time, you wouldn't need rain barrels. After just one day of partial rain, all 4 rain barrels were filled to the very top (232 gallons) and overflowing. It's crazy how fast they fill up! I probably won't need to water my plants for the next 2 or 3 months! There are actually 2 rebates and you can double up on them if you are in the City of San Diego Here are the sites to sign up for the rebates http://socalwatersmart.com http://www.sandiego.gov/water/conservation/rebates/rainbarrel.shtml read more

So, you could go to a box store for 'rain barrels'. You'd get like 3 options. And have to dig through 15 aisles to get the parts and pieces to make it work. Or, you could come here, have over 40 options, get GREAT advice, have every possible accessory or set up to make things work and walk out paying less than you did at the box store. The answer, seems pretty clear. Seriously, all the answers are hear. I regret not coming here FIRST! read more

I came in the other day looking for a 55 gallon drum. I am tired of the hard water in my garden. Mike was quick to come over and assist me with my quest. I loved the fact that I knew mentally what I was trying to do and it just would not come out verbally , Mike was able to decipher what I meant and made sure I had everything that I needed prior to leaving the store. This place is clean and the staff were really amazing! I will be back again. Happy Yelping read more

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Easy to find, friendly service. Loaded my Prius with two 55 gallon water drums and four 17 gallon food storage bins. They give volume discounts on the larger drums if you buy two or more. 3-27-13 REVISION I have been informed they no longer charge an extra 5% if you use a credit card. I promptly pushed them up to five stars. Well done, folks! read more

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Used these guys for some random automotive fluids that we needed to store before recycling and they have always been extremely helpful in choosing the right containers and even recommending other companies to help with my project. Definitely highly recommended! read more

I came in today with my employee looking for a drum to be installed for my dust collection unit. I grabbed a new 30 gallon drum and was about to ring up and pay for my items. One of the employees stepped out and brought another used 30 gallon drum that basically looked almost new. He saved me $40 from my bill. Both the gentlemen were a TREMENDOUS help. I HIGHLY, HIGHLY recommend this place for you drum or tote needs. read more

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This place and the guys that work there are amazing! I came in a few months ago looking for a wine barrel to use as a planter for a giant fern. The wooden barrels were a bit out of my price range but they had the plastic 55 gallon drums that was perfect for my project and saved me so much money!! The fern looks great and loves it's new home. I needed another one for a plant and I went back today and got one for a steal! I didn't want to share my gem because I was afraid everyone would get my barrels but I know I have to share how friendly and helpful these guys are and how they have a huge selection of drums, wine and rain barrels and also have the info for the rebates that go along with them. Check them out for your DIY projects! read more

We went into the store with the intent of purchasing wine barrels to use for rain collection. They have a huge selection of wine barrels to chose from, but the helpful staff gave us great information about the care required for the wood barrels and advised us of the rebate program that the State of California was offering to get a $75 rebate on a rain barrel. He pointed out that the store sold 58 gallon plastic barrels with the kit needed to hook up to the rain gutter for $75 making the net cost just the sales tax. The wine barrels cost more, but this business sees the benefit of giving good service and good advise as opposed to the easy buck. I practice the same philosophy in my business, so I even wrote a blog post at www.alarm2000.com to share with my customers. You can't go wrong going to this business for your storage needs. read more

I've been here 2 times, once at their old location & now once at their new place. It's somewhat more professional now, it's a big warehouse, instead of an outside, under the sun operation. Their stock is dependent on what they can get their hands on, so they don't always have everything they advertise for. Overall, I was pleased with both purchase's & will return If I need more barrels. 4 Stars because the barrels are cleaned, dried & have no damage. You can try & barter, but you'll just be wasting your breath with this place. read more

Just bought a rain barrel that is the first stage of a much larger rain collection project I have in mind for my property. Got expert advice and guidance on barrel selection and how to engineer my larger project with a rain storage cistern by Ray. Great customer service I'll be back again! read more

Huge inventory, awesome price and great service! I'm in the process of building a smoker and needed a good metal 55 gallon drum to start with. They have food grade but they have that liner that is a pain in rear to get off. The good news is they refurbished unlined drums too!!! Also saw a nice stainless one that I will be purchasing for my next build. They have all kinds of drums and in all sizes and different materials. Lots of water storage containers to. Give them a look for any of your smoker/BBQ building needs. Same goes for water storage systems. Great pricing as well!!! Will be back read more

The barrel I bought leaked. I called, they told me "We don't guarantee our barrels." No offer of a refund or exchange. Treated rudely. AVOID!! read more

Great place to get water storage for emergencies or gardening and friendly , knowledgeable service. Highly recommend read more

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What a great place to score free rain barrels. I found their add on craigslist and of course I thought there would be a catch. When I walked into their warehouse, I immediately knew I was going to find what I was looking for. They have 100s of new and used barrels of all sizes and the adapters needed for your gutters. I like that they have plenty of used products because I couldn't justify buying a brand new barrel just for rain. I even saw some wine barrels in thr back. Might be cool for a project later on. Prices seemed fair and service was good. I will definitely return to this place. Later hours might help attract other customers but I'm not complaining. They also offer a class at 10am on Saturday. I decided not to participate but it may be good for some people interested in learning more. read more

We bought some barrels and tanks from them when they were in Escondido/San Marcos - wish you were still there. They had what we needed in a pinch. read more

1) The nice looking barrels are not what you will get. You will get a choice between beat up, dirty, and deeply scratched barrels that will have old peppers in them, or something like that. 2) Customer service is lacking. The few questions I asked were met with impatience, even though there was NO ONE else there & the kid was just sitting behind the counter doing nothing. read more

It amazes me how all the good reviews are for nothing but a store taking their money and handing them a product?? So, what did they do to deserve a 5 star rating? Lots of friends and family?? I will simply post the facts and let Yelpers decide. Ordred a 205g Bushman tan tank in early Jan and was told it would be there on the 11th. I clearly explained i needed it at their San Marcos location and they said no problem. The person who took the order was very personable and polite. About a week after the 11th no call so I called and was told they have it but couldn't contact me as they misplaced my phone number. They emailed me the receipt so they had a way to contact me. They explained they would need a day or so to get it to San Marcos. I pass the store so I would stop in front and call as their never looked to be anyone inside the store working? Lucky I did as each time the story was longer and changed. They had the tank, they didn't have the tank, they couldn't find the tank, it will be there tomorrow, etc. On approx Feb 2nd I had had it and called and explained I need the tank it is almost a month late. Again they were personable and told me without a doubt it would be there by Thursday the 4th. They explain there was a mix up and it was there all along. She went so far as to describe the weathered tag with my name on it. I went to store again on 2/6 to pick up tank. Guy in store seamed lost and had no idea what I was talking about. He explained that they did not have the tank and the other store didn't either and Bushman was the problem??? NOT ONE APOLOGY. When I questioned what happened the reply I got was "What do you want me to do?". Best part is he couldn't even issue a refund as he didn't know how. At this point I am not too happy. I call other store and worker tells me again now Bushman is the problem. I explain you said tank was there? He tells me I don't own the place I just work here. I am now even more pissed as what does this have to do with me? He just keeps talking over me saying "Do you want to speak with a supervisor". A supervisor named Holly now answers phone and decides it is her place to now school and yell at a deservingly pissed off customer. Every time I attempted to say a word she would cut me off getting louder and more attitude. I drove 2 exits without saying a word hearing her yell at how I was wrong and how she wasn't the person who took the order. I am tired of employees not realizing they are part of the Co and not wonting it doesn't mean they can't assist a customer. I reached my boiling point and told her to go F herself. Even then she didn't stop talking. Is this the proper way for me to handle the situation?? No, but at some point you realize you are dealing with someone who just doesn't get customer service and to get some relief that was my reaction. I do not apologize one bit. Why should I?? I never once received any apology from many worker and that is all I was looking for. I am sorry we screwed up we will make sure we have it there today or tomorrow the latest. I know you are pissed and it is OUR fault but let us correct the situation for you. Is that a hard response??? It is when you are too busy yelling at a customer. I finally received a call from the owner who was polite but was just lost as to anything regarding the transaction. They offered a prompt refund but how embarrassing when he had to call me back as they had none of my information. Remember I gave them a deposit on my CC card over a month earlier. So they lost my phone number, tank and entire transaction? BEST PART is Dixiline who is 5 blocks away with the tank sitting on their lot was $329 vs $375 before TX. they were charging me. They had about 10 of them. I was in and out in about 15 minutes with them being polite and personable the whole time. They even loaded it without me lifting a finger. Thanks SD Drums you saved me $45 and yes I paid with CC for both transactions. Tired of employees who just don't get they are the ones that should correct a bad situation and they are the one that owe the paying customer customer service not the other way around. So I should over pay $45 and be the one to calm down this obnoxious employee?? I will say there is an employee there who name starts with an "S" sorry, I forgot her name but she is a polite personable person and does not deserve to be lumped in with the rest of the above review. read more

I have gone to both stores (San Marcos and Lemon Grove) and this place is rain barrel heaven! If you are a serious rainwater collector (like me), this is the place for you!! read more

Just bought two 55 gallon water barrels and they are very nice. Clean inside, nice bungs, no stripped threads, no holes in the bottom, no funky odors and no adverse issues with the product. Dude that runs the place is not very friendly and will not budge on his prices but I expect that from this type of place. This is not a fancy retail store, it's an outdoor compound that attracts preppers, survivalists, nutjobs like me, etc. They charge 5% extra if you use your credit card. And NO, there are no further cash discounts. Not for me anyway. Maybe you can sweet talk this guy into a better price. read more

I highly recommend this place they have a huge inventory, may sizes to choose from and very reasonable prices! I use there barrels to keep all my animal feed in. They are very nice & sturdy! Friendly & helpful service! read more

These guys are awesome! Luis took the time to explain the process and options. Patrick poured sweat and muscle drilling the screen opening on our wine barrel. Highly recommend this place. read more

I bought a wine barrel and a rain diverter kit to turn it into a cool-looking rain barrel. I experienced excellent customer service, they had an excellent selection, and I was offered excellent advice (both pre- and post-sale). Couldn't ask for more. read more

Make sure you talk to Michael when checking out, so you get the 5% discount, as I was told by a different employee that it didn't qualify, since I was getting a rebate. Either way, good to get it set up to collect rain. read more

Luis was very helpful and knowledgable. He even went the extra mile and provided different pricing options to find me the best deal, as well as informing me about the various rebate programs. Ultimately costing me nothing to buy the barrels. read more

Great new location that actually feels like a store front. The options have expanded with the new wine/whiskeys barrels, along with better inventory. I purchased all the equipment I needed for the San Diego Diego Rainwater Rebate Program(http://ow.ly/kmhiI). A one stop shop for sure. Thanks guys! read more

Basically was given free barrels to save water. Justin offered great customer service and showed me what I needed and how to get the rebate. I wish all my shopping trips were like this. read more

They have drums. They have totes. Pricing seemed fair and service was good. They even gave me a small discount because of my "unique" situation... Which we won't discuss on here :) read more

Knowledgeable and really well stocked! Thanks for the help building out my rain catch system

Helpful and easy to find! This was the perfect solution to gather water that was running into our neighbor's yard and use it for our lawn.

Went there thinking I knew exactly what drum I needed but when talking to Star he explained the different drums and different precautions I might need to take when storing saltwater for my reef tanks. He set me up with the right drum, and even a spigot for easy water retrieval rather then setting up a pump to pump water out. I'm totally returning when I need more drums and especially for their rain barrels, much more cost effective and better looking than the ones you buy at big box stores. Thank you both Steven and Star! read more

This place is a real find! They have many sizes and various quality (and therefore prices) on storage drums and the high volume cubes for liquids called totes, as well as the connectors and other parts needed. I have been developing a rain harvesting system on my property and this is the perfect, affordable answer. My only disappointment is in one item called a diverter because it could not handle adequate volume to truly save enough rain. I can hardly wait for the weather to change so I can start filling my new tote! Check this place out! read more

Got four free (after rebate) rain barrels here during the recent monsoon. Huge selection, super employees, overall great experience.

Patrick was very helpful and knows his stuff. I wasn't sure if I could fit these 58 gallon barrels in my trunk. He brought out 2 of them to my suv to see if they would fit, and they did. I bought 2 of them and Patrick even sealed the lid with some wrap to make sure none of the liquid leaked into my car during the drive home. Go Patrick! I will be back for 1 more. Thanks. read more

Luis was really helpful. Wouldn't offer me some slushie but I overlooked that due to his awesome customer service. Was just him and one other guy so they did the best they could with customers coming in. I would totes go back and buy more as long as their prices stay as low. read more

Luis and Patrick helped me oit tremendously. Great detail aND excellent service. In and out in 10 minutes with valid information.thanks yall. Go broncos!!! read more

Wow, this place is so helpful. Louis set me up with everything I needed. I was in & out in no time. I got the 58 gal barrels & will link them together. Thanks guys!!!! read more

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