Independent Contractor / Owner-Operator

Who We Are – At Recycling Rewards, Sustainability Meets Purpose! At Recycling Rewards, we’re more than a company — we’re a movement for a cleaner, greener future. Every day, we keep reusable items out of landfills and give them a second life, helping communities recycle with purpose and ease. We believe impact should be accessible to everyone. Whether you're sorting donations, supporting our partners, or helping us grow behind the scenes, your work fuels real environmental change and meaningful community support. Our culture is fast-paced, hands-on, and people-first. We celebrate teamwork, diversity, and innovation — where your ideas matter and your efforts directly support local charities and the planet. Why Partner With Us? Your services will support meaningful environmental impact and community partnerships while allowing you to operate and grow your own business. Ready to create real impact? Let’s change the world — one recycled item at a time. Who You Are – An Entrepreneurial, Reliable Partner You're self-motivated, dependable, and take pride in providing excellent service. You enjoy working independently, managing your own operation, and creating efficient solutions to get the job done. You value safety, professionalism, and customer service. You're comfortable working outdoors, operating your own vehicle, and building a successful business while contributing to a greener future. The Opportunity – Operate Your Business. Deliver Results. Make an Impact. We're seeking Independent Contractors to provide donation collection services throughout assigned service areas. As an Independent Contractor, you will collect donated clothing, textiles, and household goods from donation bins, residential pickups, and designated collection locations. You will operate your own business using your own vehicle and equipment while meeting contractual service standards established by Recycling Rewards. This opportunity is structured as an independent contractor relationship and is not employment. Contractors determine how services are performed while meeting agreed-upon service requirements. Compensation Compensation is based on completed collection services, serviced locations, pounds collected, route volume, or other mutually agreed service metrics. Contractors invoice Recycling Rewards for services performed in accordance with the Independent Contractor Agreement. No minimum volume of work is guaranteed. What You’ll Be Doing - Every Day is Game Day Scope of Work Collection Services & Route Operations: Service designated donation bin locations. Complete residential donation pickups and special collection requests. Collect, load, transport, and unload donated goods safely and efficiently. Maintain clean and presentable collection sites. Remove garbage and debris surrounding donation bins where required at your own expense. Identify and report damaged bins, site concerns, illegal dumping, and safety hazards. Deliver collected materials to designated Recycling Rewards facilities. Complete collection services within agreed service windows and performance requirements. Vehicle Operations & Maintenance: Supply and operate your own cargo van, cube van, or suitable commercial vehicle. Maintain the vehicle in safe operating condition. Ensure vehicle cleanliness and professional presentation. Provide all fuel, maintenance, repair, and operating expenses required to perform collection services. Safety, Compliance & Reporting: Follow all applicable federal, provincial, and municipal laws and regulations. Maintain all licences, permits, inspections, insurance, and transportation compliance requirements applicable to your vehicle and operation, including a CVOR where legally required. Use appropriate PPE and safe lifting practices. Promptly report accidents, incidents, injuries, or property damage. Maintain accurate service logs and operational documentation. Customer Service & Communication: Provide professional and courteous service to donors, customers…

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