Name a great fund-raising goal and chances are it's among hundreds that these organizations are already funding by collecting all types of clean, dry paper from their community. Abitibi-Consolidated Recycling Division provides this program and collection service at no charge to each location. Bright green and yellow containers - called Abitibi Paper Retrievers® - are placed in highly visible, convenient areas where residents can drop off their newspaper, magazines, shopping catalogs and mail. Usually, the majority of the paper is received from the surrounding neighborhoods. Even areas that already provide curbside recycling are successful in raising money by providing a convenient place to drop off paper when families know that your organization will benefit from their donation. Paper is weighed by a scale on the collection truck. A monthly statement detailing the weight of paper collected for that month is accompanied by a check for the amount collected. In addition, Abitibi-Consolidated Recycling Division offers frequent contests and promotions to provide additional cash incentives. Over US $4.0 million was paid to participating organizations in 2006 alone. You can earn money to by starting a program at your school or church now!