First off, ALWAYS expect a huge turnout. I'm not saying it will happen, but it would be best to be prepared for it. I've actually been looking into doing one of these, but I've been swamped lately and have had no problem getting material to process. From what I hear, E-waste drives can be pretty successful if done right. Advertising is key here. Take out an ad in the local newspaper, put up big signs in high-traffic areas, use Kijiji, and whatever other advertising mediums are available to you. In my town, people put up huge signs in front of the highway exits to advertise big events. Also, having a sponsoring organization attached would probably draw a lot more support, as was mentioned above.



As far as how much to donate to the organization, I'd recommend paying them whatever you would usually pay per item. Keep a tally on everything throughout the day, and then cut them a check for the value, and maybe add a bit extra onto the final total. Just a few thoughts. Good luck if you decide to