Drop off days April 6-10, 2026
Ronald McDonald House
2224 Jefferson Street SE, Roanoke, VA 24014
Tab Top Program
How does it work?
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.
Who can participate?
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!
What is Tab Top Recycling Competition?
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:
- Individual
- Community Group
- School
- Business
- College / College Group
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 RMHC-SWVA continue to provide love, community, and hope to families of seriously ill children.
Interested in collecting and supporting? Learn more about our Tab Top Program.
For information contact Teri Nance at tnance@rmhouse.net or 540-857-0770.