Green for You.
Green for the Earth.
Green for You.
Green for the Earth.
Green for You.
Green for the Earth.
We pay cash for your empty bottles and cans. You just collect, schedule a pickup, and get paid.
We pay cash for your empty bottles and cans. You just collect, schedule a pickup, and get paid.
We pay cash for your empty bottles and cans. You just collect, schedule a pickup, and get paid.
Download the app
Download the app
Earn 5¢ per bottle or can you hand over to our team.
Earn 5¢ per bottle or can you hand over to our team.
Schedule a Pickup
Schedule a Pickup
Congratulations
Congratulations
You just earned $72.98
You just earned $72.98
250k
250k
Bottles & Cans recycled
Bottles & Cans recycled
GreenUp Picks Up at Your Location and Pays You on the Spot.
We've made recycling simple, no waiting. Recycling rewards on demand.
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Create Your GreenUp Account
Create a free GreenUp account with your name and email. Once you’re in, you’ll see your personal dashboard, where you can schedule pickups and track your progress.
Create Your GreenUp Account
Create a free GreenUp account with your name and email. Once you’re in, you’ll see your personal dashboard, where you can schedule pickups and track your progress.
Create Your GreenUp Account
Create a free GreenUp account with your name and email. Once you’re in, you’ll see your personal dashboard, where you can schedule pickups and track your progress.
Gather and Bag Your Bottles
Collect all your empty aluminum cans, plastic and glass bottles into a single bag—no sorting or rinsing necessary. Take a photo of the bags for pickup.
Gather and Bag Your Bottles
Collect all your empty aluminum cans, plastic and glass bottles into a single bag—no sorting or rinsing necessary. Take a photo of the bags for pickup.
Gather and Bag Your Bottles
Collect all your empty aluminum cans, plastic and glass bottles into a single bag—no sorting or rinsing necessary. Take a photo of the bags for pickup.
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Schedule Your First Pickup
Once you have 400 bottles or cans, you are ready to schedule for pick-up. Pick any day and two-hour window that fits your schedule. We’ll send an email and text reminder the day before so you don’t forget.
Schedule Your First Pickup
Once you have 400 bottles or cans, you are ready to schedule for pick-up. Pick any day and two-hour window that fits your schedule. We’ll send an email and text reminder the day before so you don’t forget.
Schedule Your First Pickup
Once you have 400 bottles or cans, you are ready to schedule for pick-up. Pick any day and two-hour window that fits your schedule. We’ll send an email and text reminder the day before so you don’t forget.
We Arrive & Collect On-Site
Our GreenUp team arrives within your selected window, and marks them as collected. Just a quick and simple handoff.
We Arrive & Collect On-Site
Our GreenUp team arrives within your selected window, and marks them as collected. Just a quick and simple handoff.
We Arrive & Collect On-Site
Our GreenUp team arrives within your selected window, and marks them as collected. Just a quick and simple handoff.
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Cash out or Donate
Instantly transfer earnings to your bank, debit card, or donate a portion to local clean-up projects—impact reports are ready for download and bragging rights.
Cash out or Donate
Instantly transfer earnings to your bank, debit card, or donate a portion to local clean-up projects—impact reports are ready for download and bragging rights.
Cash out or Donate
Instantly transfer earnings to your bank, debit card, or donate a portion to local clean-up projects—impact reports are ready for download and bragging rights.
Track Your Impact
Log in to see your total recycled bottles and cans, track your environmental contribution, and view your recycling history.
Track Your Impact
Log in to see your total recycled bottles and cans, track your environmental contribution, and view your recycling history.
Track Your Impact
Log in to see your total recycled bottles and cans, track your environmental contribution, and view your recycling history.
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Monthly
Rewards Drop
Join the Action!
Hit 400+ bottles or cans this month and unlock double rewards: Earn $0.05 per item AND automatic entry into our monthly giveaways. Different prizes each month!
$100 Dick’s Sporting Goods Gift Card
August 2025
Monthly
Rewards Drop
Join the Action!
Hit 400+ bottles or cans this month and unlock double rewards: Earn $0.05 per item AND automatic entry into our monthly giveaways. Different prizes each month!
$100 Dick’s Sporting Goods Gift Card
August 2025
Monthly
Rewards Drop
Join the Action!
Hit 400+ bottles or cans this month and unlock double rewards: Earn $0.05 per item AND automatic entry into our monthly giveaways. Different prizes each month!
$100 Dick’s Sporting Goods Gift Card
August 2025
GreenUp in Action
Real Bottles and Cans. Real Money. Real Impact
Instant Pickup
Schedule a collection, hand over your bags, relax.
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Watch bottles and cans collected and CO₂ saved in real time.
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Ready to Join GreenUp?
It takes less than a minute to schedule your first pickup and start earning from bottles and cans.
Ready to Join GreenUp?
It takes less than a minute to schedule your first pickup and start earning from bottles and cans.
Ready to Join GreenUp?
It takes less than a minute to schedule your first pickup and start earning from bottles and cans.
Frequently asked questions
Here are the top questions our clients ask before getting started.
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What types of empty beverage containers do you accept?
We accept eligible empty beverage containers with the NY 5¢ deposit stamp—plastic, glass, aluminum, the whole crew. If it had a deposit when you bought it, we want it!
How much do you pay per empty container?
You earn 5¢ per eligible empty container (bottles and cans with the NY 5¢ deposit stamp). The more you collect, the more you earn — no complicated calculations. We pick up, you cash out.
What's the minimum for pickup?
The minimum pickup is 400 eligible containers (there’s about 200 per bag). No more loading dirty bottles and cans in your car to bring to the store — we make it convenient, not complicated.
How quickly do I get paid?
You receive payment instantly after pickup in cash or directly to your account. No waiting around, no checks in the mail—just fast cash for your recyclables.
Do you take bottles that aren't perfect?
Three simple rules: labels on, bottles whole (no crushing), and no food residue. That's it. Our recycling facility is particular about reading labels and processing uncrushed containers, but we're not expecting perfection—just recyclable.
How it Works
Service & Coverage
Technology & Process
Environmental Impact
Get Started
Real Talk
What types of empty beverage containers do you accept?
We accept eligible empty beverage containers with the NY 5¢ deposit stamp—plastic, glass, aluminum, the whole crew. If it had a deposit when you bought it, we want it!
How much do you pay per empty container?
You earn 5¢ per eligible empty container (bottles and cans with the NY 5¢ deposit stamp). The more you collect, the more you earn — no complicated calculations. We pick up, you cash out.
What's the minimum for pickup?
The minimum pickup is 400 eligible containers (there’s about 200 per bag). No more loading dirty bottles and cans in your car to bring to the store — we make it convenient, not complicated.
How quickly do I get paid?
You receive payment instantly after pickup in cash or directly to your account. No waiting around, no checks in the mail—just fast cash for your recyclables.
Do you take bottles that aren't perfect?
Three simple rules: labels on, bottles whole (no crushing), and no food residue. That's it. Our recycling facility is particular about reading labels and processing uncrushed containers, but we're not expecting perfection—just recyclable.
How it Works
Service & Coverage
Technology & Process
Environmental Impact
Get Started
Real Talk
What types of empty beverage containers do you accept?
We accept eligible empty beverage containers with the NY 5¢ deposit stamp—plastic, glass, aluminum, the whole crew. If it had a deposit when you bought it, we want it!
How much do you pay per empty container?
You earn 5¢ per eligible empty container (bottles and cans with the NY 5¢ deposit stamp). The more you collect, the more you earn — no complicated calculations. We pick up, you cash out.
What's the minimum for pickup?
The minimum pickup is 400 eligible containers (there’s about 200 per bag). No more loading dirty bottles and cans in your car to bring to the store — we make it convenient, not complicated.
How quickly do I get paid?
You receive payment instantly after pickup in cash or directly to your account. No waiting around, no checks in the mail—just fast cash for your recyclables.
Do you take bottles that aren't perfect?
Three simple rules: labels on, bottles whole (no crushing), and no food residue. That's it. Our recycling facility is particular about reading labels and processing uncrushed containers, but we're not expecting perfection—just recyclable.