Turn Recycling Into Funds for Your Organization
Create a charity Express account, and supporters can automatically donate their deposit refunds to your cause.
How It Works
Return-It Express makes it easier than ever to raise money for your organization—with no sorting, counting, or door-to-door collecting.
- Create a free Charity Account. Set up your organization in the app in minutes. Simply go to app.return-it.ca.
- Share Your Fundraising Link. No need to share your phone number or mail printed labels, simply share your referral link which directs people to the app. Supporters sign in to the Return-It app with their own account, from there they can search and choose your organization to set auto donations. Find out more about donations at return-it.ca/app/donation-details
- People Recycle Their Containers. Supporters place their containers into clear or transparent bags and drop them off at any Return-It Express location.
- Funds Are Collected for Your Cause. When the depot counts their containers, they will be recorded and refunded to your organization’s Express account. You can then redeem your account balance by Interac e-Transfer or a mailed cheque – it’s that easy!
Who can create a group account?
Express group accounts are not only for registered charities! Planning a fundraiser or bottle drive? Asking your community to donate their beverage containers to your cause is easier than ever with Return-It Express!
- Registered charities
- Schools and parent groups
- Sports teams
- Non-profit organizations
- Community fundraisers
- Event fundraising campaigns
Benefits for your Organization
Easy Fundraising
No selling products or collecting cash.
Passive Donations
Supporters can set up automatic donations so that you receive the refunds every time they recycle.
Community Engagement
Encourages environmentally responsible fundraising.
Simple to Set Up
Create an account and start fundraising right away!
| Traditional Bottle Drive | Return-It Charity Account |
| Requires 10+ volunteers for a full day. | Requires 0 volunteers once set up. |
| One-time cash boost. | Consistent, year-round revenue stream. |
| Manual sorting and counting. | Express drop-off means no sorting required. |
| Logistics, trucks and storage needed. | Donors drop off at their own convenience. |
Become a Featured Organization
Your organization has the opportunity to be highlighted on the Return-It app homepage for more visibility.
Featured organizations will appear at the top of the list when users are searching for an organization to donate their deposit refunds to.
To become a featured organization, you need to complete 5 Growth Tips such as sharing your referral link on social media, writing a blog post or sending out a newsletter.
FAQs
- How do we register our charity?
-
Create an account by visiting app.return-it.ca from any device and completing a quick online registration form. Make sure to select group as your account type.
- Does our organization need to be a registered charity?
-
No you do not need to be a registered charity. However, donors will be able to see whether you are a registered charity or not.
- How do supporters donate their refunds?
-
Supporters can either make a one-time donation or set up automatic donations so that every time they return their containers, the funds will automatically go to their chosen charity's account. You read the full instructions here: return-it.ca/app/donation-details/
- How do we receive the funds?
-
You can choose to save up multiple refunds and/or redeem your account balance at any time by Interac e-Transfer or a mailed cheque.
- Is there a cost to create an account?
-
No, it's completely free.
- How long does it take to set up?
-
It only takes a few minutes to set up.
Start Fundraising with us Today!