Trashathon - The fundraiser that turns trash into cash, and action into impact.
Support the FIRST LIVE TRASHATHON for International Coastal Cleanup Day Miami-Dade (through Sept 20, 2025)
What is a Trashathon?
A “Trashathon” is an innovative twist on the classic “a-thons” fundraisers where participants solicit pledges for trash removal from neighborhoods or shorelines to raise money for their group or project while also spreading awareness about the marine debris crisis and solutions that each of us can take.
How does it work?
Any club, non-profit, group or individual will plan the date and location for their cleanup and then post the event on our online pledge platform, either as a single group, or break up into ‘teams’ for a little competition.
Participants will solicit ‘per-pound’ or ‘per bag’ pledges from friends, family, businesses, and local government through personal outreach and social media, while spreading awareness about the marine debris crisis, the need for proper waste management and reductions in single-use plastics.
Participants will clean a nearby park, neighborhood, or beach and a trusted leader will weigh or count the bags. The leader will enter the final weight / bags, and the platform will automatically collect the funds for you.
How Much Does the Platform Cost?
Anyone can organize a Trashathon for free. There are no upfront costs, credit cards, or hidden fees.
On every donation, there is a platform service fee and credit card processing fee to cover our costs. You have the option to have donors cover the fees. Your funds are deposited to your Stripe account within a few days. If you don’t have a Stripe account, Trashathon.Org can receive the funds and pay you out via check, Paypal or Venmo for an additional 5% fee.
Platform Fee
A flat 10% fee covers platform costs. Choose who pays the fee. If donors pay, there is no cost to you.
Credit Card Fee
Donor payments will be processed through Stripe, who charges 2.9% + $0.30 for processing.