I don't collect water from my roof. The various roof coverings on my structures are all variants of tar and asphalt which impart pollutants into the water. I dream of one day getting a metal roof and collecting water from it. That said, I did source two 265 gallon containers. I was excited as I had just the space for them. Then I got online and saw people digging out putting foundations sure to the weight. I can't have that sorry if weight up next to my structures so they still sit unused while I try to figure out a plan b. We have been harvesting roof water with regular rain barrels at my folks' house for around 20 years though.
For the moment, I muster all the buckets, tubs, and handy containers in preparation for coming storms. It isn't enough but you'd be surprised how much you can collect
