Pull Tab Program at Lakeland - Ongoing Collection by Lakeland's Project SEARCH Student Interns 

Containers can be found all over Lakeland - Look for them in the  Athletic Fitness Center, Breakers Cafeteria, PT Faculty Offices, FT Faculty Offices, if you wish to donate pull tabs and cannot locate a container call: Mary Brown @ 440.525.7824   

In 2017, we helped Ronald McDonald House  collect more than 15,500 pounds of aluminum tabs, generating more than $6,975 in recycling revenue. 

How does it work?

We collect aluminum pull tabs from any container (soda pop, soup, pet food, etc.) and work with a local recycler to turn those tabs into money for the Ronald McDonald House Family Fund. This fund helps support the families that stay at RMH by providing meals and items for families, assistance in emergencies, and giving families special moments – like small gifts for children if they have a birthday while at the House. 

Why do you only collect the tab? 
Tabs are easier to store than whole cans in our limited space. Also, tabs are more sanitary than the entire can, which is important in keeping our facility clean and healthy for RMH  guests. 

How much do you receive for the tabs? 

After the tabs are collected, our local recycler picks up the tabs and brings them to their processing facility, where they are weighed to determine their value (values can vary significantly). The recycling center then sends RMH a check for the total value.