The Fayette County Department of Fire and Emergency Services has launched a year-round aluminum can recycling initiative to raise funds for the Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation (GFBF). This program provides residents with an easy and continuous way to contribute to burn care, prevention programs, and recovery services for survivors.
To facilitate participation, a recycling trailer has been installed at McCurry Park, located at the intersection of McDonough Road and Highway 54. Residents can collect and rinse their aluminum cans—such as those from soda and sparkling water—and deposit them in the container at any time.
The initiative is part of Project R.E.A.C.H. (Recycling Every Aluminium Can Helps), a GFBF program that has been running since 1986. Over nearly four decades, this project has recycled more than four million pounds of aluminum, generating more than $2.2 million for burn care units throughout the state.
Chief Jeffrey Hill of the Fayette County Fire and Emergency Services emphasized the community impact of the campaign:
“This effort represents a safer and more accessible alternative to our traditional fundraisers, as it allows residents to support burn survivors without making monetary donations. With the collaboration of the community, our county has the possibility of surpassing other local collections, such as that of Peachtree City, which fills its recycling trailer weekly.”
With this ongoing initiative, Fayette County reinforces its commitment to citizen participation while helping to fund essential burn prevention and treatment programs.
