Central Oklahoma Storm Water Alliance member cities of Oklahoma City, Bethany, Choctaw, Del City, Edmond, Midwest City, Moore, Mustang, Norman and Yukon are partnering to provide rain barrels to metro-area residents at a low cost.

Rain barrels harvest rainwater for gardens, giving plants a free source of fresh water. They also help conserve the community's drinking water and reduce storm water pollution, according to a news release.

The barrels have screens to allow residents to collect and save the water without providing a habitat for mosquitoes and other insects. The collected rainwater has other uses outside of garden irrigation, such as cleaning muddy tools or washing cars.

Rain barrel pickup events are scheduled across the metro in March and April. You can order a barrel for pickup at any of the locations no matter where you live. The barrels cost $63.50.