Why Pop Tabs?
Unlike the urban legend states, pop tabs do not support medical treatment of any kind including chemotherapy or dialysis; however, pop tabs do support the operations of Ronald McDonald Houses across the country. This popular fundraiser benefits seriously ill or injured children by helping provide a home away from home for them and their families while they are hospitalized or receiving outpatient medical treatment. The tab of an aluminum can is pure aluminum unlike the rest of the can which consists of mostly recycled aluminum and other residue. Recycled aluminum, at this point, pays a higher rate of return than just the tabs alone. The Chattanooga Ronald McDonald House recycles both aluminum cans and pop tabs. Some facts you should know before you start collecting: • 1 Pop Tab is approximately 1 inch long • 1,267 Pop Tabs make 1 pound • 1 pound of Pop Tabs can be sold for about 27 cents If you must mail them to the Ronald McDonald House, a package weighing a pound costs more than $3.2
