Making Every CAN Count

Cans for Habitat is a national recycling partnership between the Aluminum Can Association and Habitat for Humanity. Aluminum cans are recycled by and for participating affiliates across the country. The money earned goes directly to build Habitat homes.

Aluminum cans are worth about 2 cents each, and the average person consumes more than a can a day. If only one percent of the aluminum cans recycled each year in the East Pasco area were designated to East Pasco Habitat for Humanity, our Habitat affiliate would be able to build at least one more Habitat home!

Matt Mooney of Lake Jovita knows what a difference the Cans for Habitat can make! The son of Wayne and Jane Mooney, Matt has been collecting cans for EPHFH for some time now. As of June 1, 2007 Matt has collected 227,553 cans!

Matt set a goal to collect 320,000 aluminum cans by December 31, 2007. He set this goal because proceeds from 320,000 cans (10,000 pounds) are enough to pay for framing a new Habitat home.

Help Matt reach his December goal by contacting him at 352-588-2654. He will arrange for pick up of your recycled cans. You may also drop off the donation to 33930 Americana Avenue in Lake Jovita.

All proceeds from Matt's recycling efforts go to East Pasco Habitat for Humanity. Through August 1, he has raised $4,212. Way to go, Matt!

Thank you to all our recycling partners! Together we can make a difference in the lives of others.