Community Supported Memberships

Our mission is to build a future without waste, for everyone.

Our Community Supported Memberships empower more community members who have greater needs, and otherwise couldn’t experience Ridwell, to join and contribute to the mission of wasting less. This includes people who give back every day, like students, teachers, veterans, first responders, healthcare workers, and families in need.

Thanks to Ridwell members’ incredible contributions and support, we are able offer 120 more Community Support Memberships this season!

  • Veteran

    ”As a Marine veteran who worked in the trash industry I see the inner workings of how simple recycling can by-pass the recycling center and head straight to the landfill. I love the impact Ridwell is making on the world and I’m proud to be a part of it!”

    Seattle, WA

  • Frontline parents

    “My husband and I are both front line hospital workers with two little boys. Despite significant student loan debt we do all we can to make sure we leave our boys a better environment than our current one!”

    Denver, CO

  • Local HHS

    “I work for Health and Human Services and believe that a healthy community is a happier community. We can be healthy in many ways and recycling is one of them! And by doing so we save the planet!”

    Austin, TX

  • Paraeducator

    “I’m a full-time paraeducator, student, and caretaker for my 22 year old austitic son. My days can be full. With Ridwell, I gain the ability to recycle more than our local recycling company picks up without having to go to the center every week.”

    Seattle, WA

  • Upcycle artist

    “I'm an upcycle artist, and have been active in the ecology movement over a decade, woke since 1969. I'm disabled and on a fixed government income. Ridwell helps me do more to save the planet.”

    Portland, OR

  • Nonprofit mom

    “I am a community educator, master composter, mother of 3, who works for a nonprofit. I live my life true to my values of trying to leave the world better than I find it and am grateful to have Ridwell to help make responsible choices easier. “

    Denver, CO

  • Teacher

    “As a teacher I aim to inspire children to be their best selves and do things to heal our planet. I tell them, “be a leader yourself before you tell someone else to do differently.” Ridwell allows me to lead on the things that matter.”

    Denver, CO

Community Supported Membership FAQs

  • Community Supported Memberships are free or half-price 6-month Ridwell memberships for students, teachers, veterans, first responders, healthcare workers, and families in need. Our goal is to support those that work in service of the community or need a helping hand, and empower more families and neighborhoods to waste less.

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    Community Supported Memberships cover 6 months of core Ridwell services. This means pickups every two weeks of our core categories and featured category.

    Add-ons – extra services we provide for an additional fee – are not included in Community Supported Memberships. For more information on what add-ons are available in your neighborhood, visit our categories page and enter your address.

  • During certain parts of the year, we will put $10 towards the fund for each Ridwell gift card purchased.

    If you’d like to contribute directly to the Community Supported Fund in the amount of your choice, please reach out to help@ridwell.com.

    Thank you for giving the gift of Ridwell and helping support our communities and the planet.

  • APPLICATIONS ARE CURRENTLY CLOSED.

    Stay tuned for when we announce the next round!

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    Who is eligible to apply? If you're a student, teacher, veteran, first responder, healthcare worker, or family in need, you are eligible to apply for a Community Supported Membership.

    Do I have to provide any income or employment information to apply? No. We trust people to apply based on need, which looks different for everyone. We will only ask for your email and zip code and a bit about why you want to join Ridwell.

    What does the selection process look like? We confirm the applicant's zip code is in an active service area. Then we randomly select qualified recipients.

    I am a member already, can I apply for a Community Support Membership? This program is available for new members only.

    Still have questions? Email help@ridwell.com.