A new way to give back to the community and protect the environment has arrived at McCurry Park. A dedicated aluminum can recycling trailer is stationed in the McCurry Park parking lot at the corner of McDonough Road and Highway 54, directly across from the entrance to Fleet Maintenance.
The trailer, provided free of charge by the Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation (GFBF), makes it simple for residents and Fayette County Fire & Emergency Services staff to recycle empty aluminum cans while supporting a cause that changes lives. Every pound of cans collected helps fund the Foundation’s mission to assist burn survivors and deliver fire safety education across Georgia.
This effort is part of the GFBF’s long-running Project R.E.A.C.H. (Recycling Every Aluminum Can Helps). Since 1986, the initiative has recycled more than four million pounds of aluminum, raising over $2.2 million for hospital burn units, prevention programs, and survivor recovery services.
“Fayette County Fire & Emergency Services has supported the Burn Foundation for many years through previous “Give Burns the Boot” drives. This new initiative will allow us to support their efforts year-round in place of an annual campaign. It’s safer, it helps keep cans out of the landfill, and we seldom carry cash to donate like we used to. Fayette County can continue this effort for years to come, but we need the community’s support. It takes all of us to make this a success.” Chief Jeffrey Hill said.
But this year, there’s an added challenge—Fayette County will be competing with other Georgia fire departments and local governments to collect the most aluminum cans. Peachtree City, a nearby competitor, currently fills its trailer once a week. Chief Hill believes Fayette County can top that record with the help of the community.
Here’s how you can join the effort:
- Save and rinse your aluminum cans—soda, sparkling water, or any clean beverage can.
- Drop them off anytime at the recycling trailer in McCurry Park.
- Spread the word to friends, neighbors, and coworkers so every household participates.
Every can counts, and every contribution makes a difference—both for the environment and for the people whose lives are touched by the Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation.
Fayette County is already known for stepping up when it matters most. Now’s the time to rally together, fill the trailer, and prove that our community can lead the state in giving back.
Let’s make our cans count—and help Fayette County finish strong.
For more information about the Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation and Project R.E.A.C.H., visit www.gfbf.org.