WHY SHOULD YOUR GROUP USE THE CAR WASH FUNDRAISER? Professional car washes remove soap and toxins from car washing water, and pipe it into a treatment facility. Storm water contamination occurs when a car is washed over a paved surface instead of at a professional car wash. Oil, dirt, and grime, along with detergent, petroleum, and wax are allowed to flow down the storm drain and into the nearest body of water. Unfortunately, most people do not know that discharging anything other than clean, cold water into Washington state waters is, in fact, illegal. HOW DOES THE CAR-WASH FUNDRAISER HELP TO PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT? The PSCWA's program is a special partnership between business and the community. It is also one of the most effective and convenient fundraising programs available. It's easy! Unlike some fundraising programs, you won't need to collect prepaid orders, tabulate results and wait to distribute a product at a later date. Simply order enough tickets for each member of your group (average about 24 tickets per person), distribute the tickets to your participants to sell, and collect the money when they are done. And, tickets easily fit into a purse or pocket and are easily mailed. Each ticket will be customized with YOUR group name. Remind purchasers they can stock up for the year as tickets are valid for 12 months from the date they are issued and can be redeemed at over 30 wash sites through the Puget Sound area. There is a handy list of participating wash sites on the back of every ticket.