Start a collection
Interested in collecting packaging materials in your work space, school, apartment complex, or neighborhood? We provide you with the necessary tools to make it easy and successful.
What you’ll get.
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1. Pamphlet
Our informational pamphlet will provide you with steps on how to set up and manage your collection.
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2. Google Folder
Our Google folder will contain a social media package, an email draft that you can send out to your audience, and infographics that you can print out and share in your space.
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3. Bin
Send us an email to see if we have any bins available for you to use. Sometimes we have extras. If we do not have any, we recommend using a large trash can or box that you can decorate with our posters.
Next Steps.
1. Check items
Once your bin fills up, we require our volunteers to go through every item to make sure that everything that was dropped off is on our list of accepted items and clean enough to be reuse.
2. Drop off
Stop by during our business hours to drop off your materials. No appointment required.
3. Keep track
Track your collections! Count your bags before dropping off, take pictures, and tag us! We love to share our community’s involvement.
✺ Frequently asked questions ✺
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Yes! If you would like us to add your collection site to our public map, let us know and we will do so. The site must have consistent business hours or clear drop-off instructions.
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Our site captains are responsible for disposing any items that we do not take. We might have recommendations on where to take certain items - send us an email!
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Promotion is key. Make sure that you remind your audience that the bin is available. Don’t forget to send a reminder every month or quarter!
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No appointment is necessary. When you arrive, ask our team for a cart to
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No, all amounts are welcome.