Pop Tab Collection

Help us "pull together" by collecting aluminum pop tabs for RMHC of Eastern NC!

Why the Pop Tab?

The pop tab by itself does not mean much, however, when collected, pop tabs add up to become a valuable donation to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Eastern NC! You can help us “pull together” by collecting the tabs you pull to open soda, soup, and other cans.

Donate by bringing in the pop tabs or recycling them and donating the proceeds!

Know the facts!

Pop Tab Weights

1 lb. = 1,000 can tabs

1000 lbs. = 1 million tabs

1 ton = 2 million tabs

Common Collection Containers

Gallon milk jug = 3 lbs.

1/2 gallon jug = 1.5 lbs.

2 liter bottle = 1.75 lbs.

1 copy paper box = 24 lbs.

Sandwich sized Ziploc bag = .5 lbs.

Gallon sized Ziploc bag = 2.5 lbs.

32 gallon trash can = 80 lbs.

How to donate!

We accept pop tab donations 7 days a week from 8 am – 8 pm! 

If you are interested in starting a pop tab program in your school or organization, you can contact marketing@rmhcenc.org for more information and materials!