Pull for the Ronald McDonald House

Ounce by Ounce, Pound by Pound, YOU can make a difference for the Ronald McDonald House!

Community members collect the aluminum tabs from cans to support the Ronald McDonald House.

Here's how easy it is to make a difference in the lives of families:

It’s easy as 1,2,3…

1. Just pop off tabs from the soda, vegetable, soup, pet food cans, and special diet food cans.

2. Save them in any container.

3. Deliver them to the Ronald McDonald House in Portland.

Why “Pull for the Ronald McDonald House”?

With this program, the primary goal is to create awareness and community support for the House while helping to raise funds to support families, and promote recycling all at the same time. Tabs are weighed by Maine Metal Recycling in Auburn and the money collected, which is based upon the value of aluminum at the time and fluctuates, helps to support our operational costs.

Why collect only the tabs?

The tab tops are made up of 100% aluminum, whereas the rest of the can is normally made up of tin. Also, because Maine has a redemption program people can still get money for their cans, and collect the tabs to support the House.

What do I do with the tabs that I have collected?

If you are in the Portland area, the tabs can be dropped off at:

Download a poster and attach it to a receptacle such as a 5 gallon bucket, litter container or ziplock bags.