Every aluminium can has a second life waiting to be written. When recycled, it can be back on store shelves in as little as 60 days, saving energy, cutting waste, and keeping valuable materials out of landfills. Now, Fayette County is giving residents a simple way to be part of that cycle of renewal.
Fayette County has rolled out a brand-new aluminium can recycling trailer, now parked at the corner of McDonough Road and Highway 54 in Fayetteville, right across from the fleet maintenance department entrance.
Thanks to the Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation, which provided the trailer at no cost, recycling aluminium cans is now as simple as a quick drop-off. Every can collected helps protect the environment while fuelling a cause that truly changes lives.
The initiative is part of the Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation’s long-standing Project R.E.A.C.H. (Recycling Every Aluminum Can Helps). Since its launch in 1986, the program has collected over four million pounds of aluminium, generating more than USD 2.2 million to support hospital burn units, fire prevention efforts, and recovery services for burn survivors.
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“Fayette County Fire & Emergency Services has supported the burn foundation for many years through previous ‘Give Burns the Boot’ drives. This new initiative will allow us to support their efforts year-round in place of an annual campaign. It’s safer, it helps keep cans out of the landfill, and we seldom carry cash to donate like we used to. Fayette County can continue this effort for years to come, but we need the community’s support. It takes all of us to make this a success,” Chief Jeffrey Hill said.
“Every pound of cans collected helps fund the foundation’s mission to assist burn survivors and deliver fire safety education across Georgia,” officials added.
This year brings an added challenge, as Fayette County will compete against other Georgia fire departments and local governments to see who can collect the most aluminium cans. Nearby Peachtree City, for example, reportedly fills its trailer every week. Chief Hill expressed confidence that, with strong community participation, Fayette County can surpass that record.
“Every can counts, and every contribution makes a difference — both for the environment and for the people whose lives are touched by the Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation. Fayette County is already known for stepping up when it matters most. Now’s the time to rally together, fill the trailer, and prove that our community can lead the state in giving back. Let’s make our cans count — and help Fayette County finish strong,” officials added.
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