Conservation Programs
Boynton Beach's Green Programs are dedicated to transforming our city into a shining example of sustainability and environmental stewardship.
Energy Edge Rebate Program
The Energy Edge program provides rebates to residents and businesses that install eligible energy-efficiency improvements, solar energy, or electric vehicle supply equipment. Rebates are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis while funding lasts. Questions? Call 561-742-6067 or email Energy Edge.
Green Business Recognition Program
Businesses are integral partners to help meet our goals of reducing energy and water use, protecting natural ecosystems, and combating climate change. Currently, restaurants and food service operators may submit applications to the the city's Green Business Recognition Program. We anticipate opening the program to other business types in the near future.
Galax
y Sand Pine Scrub Preserve
The Galaxy Sand Pine Scrub Preserve is located at 301 Galaxy Way, Boynton Beach, FL 33435,and is managed by The City of Boynton Beach. Approximately 15 acres of land was given or sold to the City for “public use” between 2004 and 2012 by the School District of Palm Beach County and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). The land just north of Galaxy E3 Elementary School became Galaxy Park. The remaining area to the north and into Barton Memorial Park remains as a conservation area of approximately 12 acres.
Since 2019, the City has taken on the challenge of removing invasive species and preservation enhancements. The nature trail through the sand pine forest provides opportunities for local students to experience nature in person. They learn about the benefits of native plants, harm caused by non-native invasive plants, and sometimes get to see a resident gopher tortoise, an important keystone species.
Many partners assist in the management of the preserve, including the Sierra Club, members of the Everglades and Treasure Coast Cooperative Invasive Species Management Areas (CISMAs), Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Service, and other community partners. The School District of Palm Beach County facilitates coordination with Galaxy E3 Elementary School to engage their students on field trips along the Galaxy Preserve Nature Trail as part of an Interlocal Agreement.
In 2026, the City of Boynton Beach was awarded $30,000 from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services' Community Forestry Grant Program to develop a structured educational and volunteer program for Galaxy Sand Pine Scrub. Once completed, the project will allow more opportunities for local community members to visit and engage with Galaxy Sand Pine Scrub Preserve to ensure that this parcel remains for generations to come.
Rain Barrel Program
Rain Barrels Are Now Available for Boynton Beach Utilities Customers!
Through a valued partnership with Coca-Cola Beverages Florida (Coke Florida) and RainLife Rain Barrels, the City of Boynton Beach is excited to offer rain barrels to our customers!
A rain barrel is a simple and effective way to collect and store rainwater from your roof that can be used for watering gardens, lawns, and potted plants. By using a rain barrel, you can:
- Conserve water – Reduce your use of potable (drinking) water for outdoor irrigation.
- Save money – Lower your monthly water bill by using free rainwater.
- Reduce runoff – Help prevent stormwater from carrying pollutants into our canals, lakes, and ocean.
Beyond the benefits, rain barrels also teach residents the importance of water conservation, sustainable gardening, and self-sufficiency—empowering our community to take small steps toward a greener, more resilient future.
These barrels are recycled and have been thoroughly cleaned and are ready to be reused to gather rainwater for resident use.
For more information on how to obtain a rain barrel, contact: Sustainability@bbfl.us
Why Rain Barrels?
The water collected can be used for a number of things, including:
- Watering lawn and garden
- Washing vehicles
- Flushing toilets
- Keeping your compost bin moist
- Washing laundry
- Watering indoor plants
Please note that the City’s Code of Ordinances requires rain barrels to be set back at least four (4) feet from the rear and interior side of the property line and shall not be allowed within the required front or side corner yards. The maximum size of any rain barrel shall not exceed sixty (60) gallons [Chapter 3, Article V, Section 3.V].
Benefits to our Environment:
- Reduces stormwater runoff
- Conserves our supply of drinkable water
- Replenishes groundwater without detouring to the sewer and sewage plant
- Alleviates the conveyance of harmful pollutants, such as pesticides and fertilizers, into our waterbodies (ponds, streams, lakes, and coastlines), which contribute to algal blooms.
How much water could I save?
- ½ inch rainfall event will easily fill a 55-gallon rain barrel, collecting off a 200 sq ft area of your roof. (62.3 gallons)
- 1 inch of rainfall on 1 square foot of surface area yields .623 gallons
- To calculate your roof’s harvesting capacity:
- 0.623 X sq feet of roof that will drain into the barrel X rainfall in inches
Examples:
- Single Event = .623 X 1500 sq ft X 1 inch of rainfall = 934.5 gallons
- Annually = .623 X 1500 sq ft X 59.44 inches of rainfall annually= 55,547 gallons
Thank you to our partners at Coke Florida and RainLife Rain Barrels for coming alongside us to help our residents harvest rain and conserve water!
To learn more about Coke Florida’s Sustainability Efforts, visit Sustainability Initiatives - Coca-Cola Beverages Florida
To purchase additional rain barrels, visit RainLife Rain Barrels
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