Drop off days April 6-10, 2026
Ronald McDonald House
2224 Jefferson Street SE
Roanoke, VA 24014
We collect aluminum tab tops from any container (soda pop, soup, pet food, etc.) and work with a local recycling company to turn those tabs into money for families of hospitalized children.
ANYONE! Because tab tops are common and easy to collect, any individual or group can participate. Many schools support this project because it provides a terrific opportunity for children to get involved and make a genuine contribution to their community. Churches, hospitals, college groups and businesses also participate in this easy program. Check out our Tab Top Recycling Competition as well to add some excitement behind collecting!
This event is a great way to show the benefits of both recycling and giving back to the community. Donations will be weighed and then poured into a large commercial dumpster, allowing attendees to see firsthand the remarkable things that can happen when a community “pulls” together.
Prizes are awarded to the top collectors in five categories:
The tab tops are recycled for their salvage value. The revenue generated from these pulled tabs, along with pulled tabs collected at the House throughout the year, help Ronald McDonald House Southwest Virginia continue to provide love, community, and hope to families of seriously ill children.
Interested in collecting and supporting? For information contact Teri Nance at tnance@RonaldMcDonaldHouseSWVA.org or 540-857-0770.
