Our Story

CanDrives began as a result of trying to find a solution to a simple problem.  The Problem: How do we keep unwanted bottle deposits out of landfills and put them into the hands of organizations who could use them? The Solution: using modern technology to create a mutually beneficial environment that would link can collectors with bottle deposit donors.

 

Our Mission

Our mission is to reduce landfill waste by providing an easy and accessible way for can collectors to connect with bottle deposit donors. 

Contact CanDrives

As a Can Collector

Easy Set Up 

Charities & organizations are largely operated by the donated time of volunteers. The average person donates less than 2 hours per month to charitable causes. With our simple & easy to use app, registering and performing can drives can save precious time.

Large Donor Potential 

49% of people open up a mobile app 11+ times a day and the average smartphone user uses 30 mobile apps each month. CanDrives will allow you to reach a broad network of donors, greatly increasing donor potential.

Flexibility 

54% of donors worldwide prefer to give online with a credit or debit card. If donors want to donate to your organization but don’t have bottle deposits, no problem! They can still donate to your fundraiser through the CanDrives app.

As a Donor

Go Green

Do you feel guilty throwing money in the trash while filling up landfills with recyclable material? You should! 91% of plastic is not recycled and you can make a difference! Not only can organizations benefit, but so will our environment by ensuring that the used containers are staying out of the dump and being recycled.

Support Local Organizations

Each day, Americans give over $1.3 billion to charitable causes. Are you doing your part? If not, make it easy with CanDrives!

Don’t Throw Money in the Trash!

In Michigan alone, approximately $40 million in container deposits every year are thrown away, never to be refunded. Imagine what sort of impact that would have on organizations throughout the state. CanDrives has made it easy, now let’s save those containers and get these funds into the hands of organizations who can use them.