Raising Money Has Never Been Easier
Soliciting donations is hard! Soliciting donations in 2021… Forget about it. This last year has been hard on organizations and groups that rely on donations and charity.
The good news is 2021 is here and so is Upstate Bottle Return to make raising money an easier ask.
How We Can Help
Helping give back to the community is one of our core functions at Upstate. When you fundraising with us you don’t just get a center to process your returns, you get a partner committed to you success.
We can help raising money in two ways.
1. On-going donation accounts
2. Bottle & can drives
On-going Fundraising
It’s hard asking random people for money. So don’t ask them for money, ask them for their garbage!
Open a free account with us and get the following:
1. An online account and login to track your balance.
2. A dedicated account manager.
3. Wall space in all 13 locations to place an ad.
4. A module on our Donate page to let our customers know who they can donate to.
5. Profit sharing. We pay out 5 cents for all bottles and cans plus 1/3 of the profit margin.
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Bottle & Can Drives
Looking to make a quick buck? Do a bottle and can drive with us! We are the area’s largest bottle drive provider and we use all of our experience to boost your drive.
Choose Upstate and you get.
1. A dedicated employee(s) and a truck to help on site.
2. A free marketing campaign to help promote your event.
3. Profit Sharing. We pay 5 cents for all bottles & cans plus 1/3 of the profit margin.
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Still Not Convinced?
See what our existing accounts have to say about it.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take?
It is hard to give an exact time frame, it depends on the size of the fundraiser. Each fundraiser is unique and it can take anywhere from a few days to a month.
Are there limits?
No, you can return as many as you want. The more the merrier!
Are there fees?
No fees at all. We make our profits of the resale, not off of you.
How do I get paid?
We can pay by check or by PayPal.
So what are you waiting for?! It’s free, it’s easy and you don’t have to ask anyone for money, only trash.
Founded in Brockport, we are Western NY’s largest locally owned Redemption Center. With 12 locations around town we are bound to be near you.