Raise Funds.
Inspire Change.
One cleanup inspires the next - what starts as fundraising grows into lasting impact.
Fundraisers Shouldn’t Feel Like Homework
Most fundraisers? Kids push cookies, coupon books, or candy. Parents get stuck with leftovers, and neighbors buy just to help out.
Trashathon asks for something different: students clean their neighborhoods, each bag shows real progress, and donors back visible change—not another product to buy.
Why Parents & Donors Say “Yes”
Old-School Fundraisers
Kids raise funds, but never see the impact
Parents & neighbors pressured to buy things they don’t need
Feels like a chore that students dread
Donors feel tapped out after a few rounds
Kids don't have to do much to "earn it"
Trashathon
Every bag collected = visible proof of impact
Donors contribute directly to a cleaner community
Provides resources to make raising funds easy
Donors feel inspired to give again (and give more)
Donors like supporting initiatives where kids "work for it"
“Finally, an initiative I actually want to support.” – A parent donor
Why Cleaning Up Matters for the
Next Generation
Every minute, a truckload of plastic enters the oceans, piling onto a problem that endangers marine life, disrupts ecosystems, and circles back into our food and water.
When students collect litter, they stop that flow and learn by doing – one bag can remove dozens of bottles from the system, and dozens of bags add up to measurable local change.
Real Wins for Schools
Raise Funds That Matter
Every donation goes straight into what schools need most – eco-projects, trips, sports gear, or classroom upgrades.
Unite Students & Teachers
From planning to cleanup day, every moment promotes engagement, camaraderie, and a sense of accomplishment that textbooks can’t teach.
"We raised funds for our trip and ended up with a cleaner community too. The kids still talk about it months later." - A middle school teacher
Better (and Healthier) Than A Bake Sale.
Plan Your Cleanup
Pick a date, choose a location, and rally your students.
Gather Pledges
Students reach out to family, friends, and local businesses to sponsor their efforts.
Trashathon Day
Gloves on! Students work in teams, learning about sustainability, and having fun together.
Celebrate & Fund Your Project
Bags are counted or weighed by a trusted leader. Watch pledges convert into real funds for school needs.
From
Trash Bag to Big Picture
Where trash really goes
Into rivers, oceans, and fragile ecosystems that struggle to cope.
What happens next
Plastics fragment into microplastics that enter water, soil, and food.
Why local action matters
Every bag of trash collected connects to a global movement against pollution.
A single cleanup can ripple outward, inspiring change far beyond the school grounds.
Other Schools Are Doing It. So Can You.
Trashathons aren’t just ideas – they’re proven, hands-on fundraisers. Here’s a glimpse of what’s possible when classrooms take action.
“Our 4th and 5th graders teamed up with parents to clean up the local beach. They were so proud when the funds covered new sports jerseys.”
Riverdale High School
Coach Daniels
Grab, Go, Get Started
We make it simple. From planning guides to safety tips - everything is ready for you to grab and go.
Ready to Lead the Change?
Every bag of trash tells two stories: one of neglect, and one of change. You decide which story continues.