Why people all over Alabama throw parties for pop tabs—start collecting now

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Battle of the Breweries pop tab event (Ronald McDonald House Alabama)

Twist, pop, plink—one more soda pop tab goes into a collection box for Ronald McDonald House Alabama, and the person who dropped it feels even better about their beverage.

Of course, it doesn’t have to be a soda; it could be anything in a can, from sparkling water to energy drinks to beer. It’s the pop tabs that count, adding up to big bucks once recycled for cash, usually around $10,000 annually.

The money is then donated to cover needs at the House, where families with sick or injured children find a home away from home when their little ones receive care at nearby Birmingham hospitals.

Read on for details on the impact these tabs make, how to start a collection or drive and how to donate them.

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Lisa Battles
Lisa Battles

Lisa is a content strategist, editor and writer with 25+ years of experience in news, marketing and PR for leading brands in tourism, economic development, media and music. She is a journalism graduate of Auburn University.

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