Create a campaign, share your link, and your block does the rest. You just show up, collect the bags, and cash in.
~2 min
to set up
100%
of earnings are yours
$0
to use RecycleRaise
Tell people what you're raising for, set a goal, and add your available pickup days. That's literally it. No payment info, no technical setup, nothing to install.
New campaign
Campaign title
Help me get to state championships! 🏆
Goal
$500
Deadline
June 30
Photo
Sarah + team.jpg
🥤 Cans
♳ Bottles
🍾 Glass
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Pickup slots are just windows when you're available — Saturday mornings, Tuesday evenings, whatever. Set them once. The app handles scheduling from there.
Pickup windows
Saturday
8 – 10 am
Weekly
8
signed up
Tuesday
4 – 6 pm
Every 2 weeks
3
signed up
Your campaign page is a simple shareable URL. Post it on Nextdoor, your neighborhood group chat, Instagram — wherever. Donors enter their address, pick a slot, and they're on your route.
Your campaign link
www.recycleraise.com/campaigns/sarah-j
Text
Nextdoor
🎉 New signup
Katie on Oak St.
Your dashboard lists every donor in proximity order for each pickup window, so you drive the most efficient route. After you drop off at a redemption center, log what you earned and your progress bar updates live.
Saturday route
2 / 4 doneMaria T.
42 Oak St
Derek W.
51 Oak St
Priya S.
7 Elm Ave
James K.
14 Elm Ave
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Donors get an email before each pickup. Includes their self-service link. No-shows drop dramatically — you don't have to chase anyone.
Every donor has a private link to skip a week, update their notes, or cancel entirely — without ever contacting you or logging in to anything.
RecycleRaise takes nothing. Every cent from the redemption center is yours. Free to use, no credit card, no catch.
Is RecycleRaise really free?
Yes. RecycleRaise takes no fees or commissions. Every dollar you earn at the redemption center is yours. We plan to keep a free tier always available.
How much can I realistically earn per pickup?
It varies by state and how many donors you have. In deposit states like Michigan (10¢/can) or California (5¢/can), 15–20 donors can yield $40–100 per Saturday morning run. Use the earnings calculator on the homepage to estimate.
Do I need any special equipment?
No. Most people use their car trunk and a few cardboard boxes. Ask neighbors to leave everything in one bag or bin outside — this keeps collection fast.
What if a donor doesn't put their recycling out?
Just skip it and move on. Donors who skip frequently tend to cancel via their self-service link. The automatic reminder emails before each pickup significantly reduce no-shows.
Can I run multiple campaigns at once?
Yes — there's no limit. Each campaign gets its own management link. A family could run separate campaigns for different children's activities, for example.
What happens when I reach my goal?
Nothing happens automatically — you stay in control. You can close your campaign, mark it complete in the description, or keep going toward a new goal.
Free forever. No commissions, no accounts, no app to install.
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