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Back to School with a Bang: How to Turn Recycling into Cash for Your School

As summer winds down and the school year kicks off, the excitement of back-to-school activities is in full swing. Along with new supplies, classes, and sports practices, this time of year also brings fresh opportunities to support your school. One of the best ways to do that? Recycling! With our School Recycling Pick-up Program, you can turn recyclable containers into funds for your school, team, or club—without the hassle of multiple trips to the bottle depot.

Earn Money for Your School with Our Recycling Pick-up Service

Tired of piling up bottles and cans and making those inconvenient trips to the bottle depot? Or worse, paying for a service to haul them away? Our School Recycling Pick-up Program offers a simpler solution. For every recyclable container collected, your school earns 8 cents. It might not sound like much, but it adds up quickly! Imagine your school earning hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars just by recycling the containers you’re already using.

Whether your school is raising money for sports equipment, field trips, or special programs, recycling is an easy way to boost those efforts. Plus, it’s an excellent opportunity for students to learn about the importance of sustainability while actively contributing to their school’s success.

Boost Fundraising with Bottle Drives

Looking for a fun and effective way to raise even more funds for your school, club, or team? Organizing a bottle drive is a classic go-to fundraiser that never goes out of style. With a little planning, your community can come together to collect recyclables and turn them into cash. Host the drive in conjunction with a school event, or pick a weekend and invite families and neighbors to drop off their bottles and cans.

With Depozip, you can assign your bottle drive funds to an account that’s been set up for your school. Making it simple for anyone to contribute at anytime. Bottle drives no longer have to be one day or one weekend, it can last all year if you’d like!

The Benefits of Recycling for Schools

Recycling doesn’t just help the planet—it helps your school too. Whether you’re using our School Recycling Pick-up Program, DepoZip, or organizing a bottle drive, you’re giving your students the chance to make a positive impact on their community while raising the funds that make a real difference. And who wouldn’t love to go back to school with a bang, knowing their efforts are making their school a better place?