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Elmhurst Vets Group Collects Ton Of Scrap Metal

The effort raised money for the Boys State program for high school juniors. S & S Metal Recyclers II of Aurora, Aurora, provided a trailer for the collection of scrap metal at the Elmhurst American Legion in December 2023. The initiative was successful, collecting nearly 1,900 pounds of metal, including aluminum cans, 565 pounds of scrap steel, and 118 pounds of copper. The funds raised from this initiative will go towards the American Legion Boys State Youth Program for high school juniors. The initial results of this initiative were revealed, with $658.61 raised, allowing the program to remain at no cost, including bus transportation to and from Eastern Illinois University. Drop off is available 24/7.

Elmhurst Vets Group Collects Ton Of Scrap Metal

Opublikowany : 10 miesięcy temu za pomocą Community Opinions w Environment

In early December 2023, S & S Metal Recyclers II of Aurora provided at no cost a trailer for the collection of scrap metal at the Elmhurst American Legion. Any metal could be dropped in this trailer for recycling. Any funds raised from this initiative were to go towards the American Legion Boys State Youth Program for high school juniors.

The initial results of this initiative are in. Overall, the American Legion collected nearly 1,900 pounds of metal overall (1,893).

Included in this was 1,210 in aluminum cans, 565 pounds of scrap steel, and 118 pounds of copper. This resulted in $658.61 be raised, allowing the program to remain at no cost to the participants including bus transportation to and from Eastern Illinois University. The initiative was such a success, collection will continue year-round. Drop off is available 24/7.


Tematy: Environment-ESG

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