Bottle Drive Fundraising Ideas for Teams, Schools, and Community Groups

Bottle drives are a fundraising classic because they work. But a little creativity can turn a good drive into a great one. Whether you're a hockey team, a school council, a scout troop, or a church group, here are ideas to boost your total.

Ideas for sports teams

• Assign each player a collection goal and track it on a leaderboard
• Set out a labelled bin at home games for fans to donate empties
• Pair up with another team for a friendly 'most bottles' challenge

Ideas for schools

• Run a class-vs-class competition with a pizza party for the winners
• Tie the drive to an Earth Day or recycling lesson
• Send home labelled bags and a simple deadline reminder

Ideas for clubs, charities, and churches

• Make it a recurring monthly or seasonal drive so supporters expect it
• Place a permanent collection point at your meeting space
• Partner with a local business to be a community drop-off spot

The secret to every successful drive

No matter how creative your idea is, the work of hauling and counting containers is the same — and it's a lot. That's where we come in. Book a free bottle drive pickup with Triple H Southside Bottle Depot, collect your containers, and we take care of the rest. We count everything and the full refund goes back to your group.

Plus, your team earns free pizza when your bottle drive is picked up (terms and conditions apply). It's our way of saying thanks for keeping Edmonton green while you raise money for your cause.

Pick an idea, pick a date, and book your bottle drive pickup online today.