E-Waste Fundraiser
Raise Funds For Your Charity
Moolah For Macros
Raise Money For Your Cause With An E-Waste Fundraiser
As a non-profit, we know that sometimes it is difficult to obtain enough funding to support your programs. To help out, ERA offers an e-waste fundraiser program to benefit charities and other non-profit groups.
Why: This program aims to give organizations the opportunity to earn cash for collecting unwanted electronics while helping ERA continue to provide less fortunate Canadians with tech equipment.
What: Moolah for Macros works based on a minimum equipment requirement. To earn rebates, your group must collect a minimum of 50 qualified items (intact* laptops, computers, tablets and cell phones/smart phones). The first 50 qualified items will not receive a rebate. TVs are excluded from this program. Anything collected in excess of the required 50 qualified items will be evaluated at the close of the collection event and totals will be calculated based on the following:
- Intact laptops and tablets will receive a rebate per item.
- Smart phones and cell phones will be weighed and earn your organization a premium rebate per pound.
- All other equipment will be weighed and will earn your organization a rebate per pound.
There is no cost to participate, and ERA will provide necessary resources (staff to assist with collection if necessary and confirmed in advance, collection bins, removal of equipment) as well as assist in handling the creation of marketing materials for your event (posters/flyers for you to distribute). All you’ll need to do is share event details with all of your contacts to ensure your collection is well attended so you receive the maximum return in support of your cause. In order for equipment to be eligible, your organization must host a specific “Moolah for Macros” fundraiser. ERA will work with your organization on branding and raising awareness about your fundraiser.
Who: This program is open to charities, non-profit organizations, care facilities (day-cares, seniors’ facilities and health care facilities), educational institutions and community associations. We will also partner with for-profit organizations to host fundraising collections with proceeds going to the charity of their choice.
Where: Events can be held anywhere with space for our trucks and bins.
When: Contact us with tentative dates for your e-waste fundraiser and we will confirm resources.
How: Once logistics are covered, it’s up to you to raise awareness and get your networks involved! The more people who know about your e-waste fundraiser, the more will come out and drop off their unwanted equipment. The sky’s the limit!
*An intact item is operational and will power on.
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Talk to us about becoming an Awareness Ambassador in your community, setting up your next charity fundraiser, or starting a community clean up event. Together, we can work towards a future with less e-waste.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Moolah for Macros e-waste fundraiser from ERA?
Moolah for Macros is an e-waste fundraiser program designed to help charities and non profit organizations raise cash by collecting unwanted electronics. The program lets your group earn rebates on qualified items collected at a dedicated fundraiser event, while ERA handles the logistics of pickup, refurbishment, and recycling. The result is a fundraising event that supports your cause and reduces electronic waste at the same time.
How does the Moolah for Macros fundraiser work?
Your organization hosts a dedicated electronic collection event branded as Moolah for Macros. ERA provides collection bins and resources, you collect electronics from your network, and at the end of the event the team evaluates and weighs the items to calculate your rebate. To earn rebates, your group must collect a minimum of 50 qualified items, which include intact laptops, computers, tablets, and cell phones or smartphones.
Which organizations can host a Moolah for Macros event?
The program is open to charities, non profit organizations, care facilities such as day cares and seniors facilities, healthcare facilities, educational institutions, and community associations. For profit organizations can also partner with ERA to host fundraising collections with proceeds going to the charity of their choice. This flexibility makes Moolah for Macros accessible to a wide range of community groups across Canada.
How are rebates calculated in the fundraiser?
After the first 50 qualified items, which do not earn a rebate, additional collections are evaluated based on category. Intact laptops and tablets earn a rebate per item, smartphones and cell phones are weighed and earn a premium rebate per pound, and all other equipment is weighed and earns a rebate per pound. The team will walk you through current rates before your event so you can set realistic fundraising goals.
Are there electronics that do not qualify for the fundraiser?
Yes, televisions are excluded from the Moolah for Macros program even though ERA accepts them through other recycling channels. Qualified items for rebate calculation include intact laptops, computers, tablets, and cell phones or smartphones that are operational and will power on. Other types of equipment may still be collected at your event and recycled, but they will not contribute to the per item rebate.
What does ERA provide to support a fundraiser event?
ERA supports each Moolah for Macros event by providing collection bins, removal of equipment after the event, and help creating marketing materials such as posters and flyers. Staff can also assist with the actual collection on site when arranged and confirmed in advance. Your job is to share event details widely so your collection is well attended and you earn the maximum return for your cause.
Does it cost anything to host a Moolah for Macros fundraiser?
There is no cost to participate in the Moolah for Macros program. ERA covers the resources required to support the event, including bins, transportation of collected equipment, and marketing material design. Your organization invests time and outreach, while ERA handles the heavy logistics of the collection itself.
Where can a Moolah for Macros event be hosted?
Events can be held anywhere with enough space for the trucks and collection bins from ERA. Community centres, school parking lots, places of worship, corporate campuses, and shopping plazas have all worked well in the past. The team will help you confirm whether your chosen location can comfortably accommodate the logistics of the collection.
How do I get the most out of a Moolah for Macros fundraiser?
The success of the fundraiser depends mostly on how widely you share the event with your community. The more people who know about your collection date and location, the more electronics will arrive and the larger your rebate will be. Combining email outreach, social media, posters, and partnerships with other local groups tends to drive the strongest turnout.
How do I start planning a Moolah for Macros event with ERA?
To start planning, contact ERA with tentative dates for your e-waste fundraiser. The team will confirm resources, walk you through logistics, and coordinate branding and marketing support so you can build awareness with your network. Once dates and logistics are locked in, the rest of the work is about getting the word out and welcoming donors to your collection.