(March 3, 2016) The Worcester County Humane Society is collecting empty beverage cans to recycle and turn into cash for the shelter animals, all while helping the environment.
Over the past few years, the shelter has been recycling cans through Salisbury Scrap Metal to earn extra money for the ongoing high costs of caring for the many animals who find their way to the no-kill shelter. Consistently, $2,500- $4,500 is earned per year through this program.
Those interested in dropping off cans can do so any day of the week. There are trash cans conveniently located by the shelter’s mailbox right off of Eagles Nest Road. Bagged cans can also be dropped off right beside the collection trailer that is located next to the sheds on the shelter’s grounds. Businesses and individuals who have a large amount of cans to be recycled can also call the shelter at 410-213-0146 to schedule a pick-up by a shelter volunteer. The shelter is only taking empty, aluminum beverage cans to be taken to Salisbury Scrap Metal.
Another way to help the shelter and the environment is to bring empty ink cartridges to the Berlin facility. The shelter recycles these in return for cash for the animals. Any businesses who have a large amount of ink cartridges and would like to schedule for them to be picked up by a shelter volunteer can call the shelter.
“We are continually looking for ways to raise money for the shelter,” said Sandy Summers, WCHS board member and Ways & Means Committee Chair. “It is especially important for us to find ways, like the recycling program, that will consistently bring in money every month.”
The Worcester County Humane Society is a private, nonprofit, no-kill animal shelter located off Stephen Decatur Highway in Berlin. The shelter is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day except Mondays.
For more information call 410-213-0146. Follow the shelter on Facebook and Instagram for event updates and pets available for adoption or visit www.worcestercountyhumanesociety.org.
Over the past few years, the shelter has been recycling cans through Salisbury Scrap Metal to earn extra money for the ongoing high costs of caring for the many animals who find their way to the no-kill shelter. Consistently, $2,500- $4,500 is earned per year through this program.
Those interested in dropping off cans can do so any day of the week. There are trash cans conveniently located by the shelter’s mailbox right off of Eagles Nest Road. Bagged cans can also be dropped off right beside the collection trailer that is located next to the sheds on the shelter’s grounds. Businesses and individuals who have a large amount of cans to be recycled can also call the shelter at 410-213-0146 to schedule a pick-up by a shelter volunteer. The shelter is only taking empty, aluminum beverage cans to be taken to Salisbury Scrap Metal.
Another way to help the shelter and the environment is to bring empty ink cartridges to the Berlin facility. The shelter recycles these in return for cash for the animals. Any businesses who have a large amount of ink cartridges and would like to schedule for them to be picked up by a shelter volunteer can call the shelter.
“We are continually looking for ways to raise money for the shelter,” said Sandy Summers, WCHS board member and Ways & Means Committee Chair. “It is especially important for us to find ways, like the recycling program, that will consistently bring in money every month.”
The Worcester County Humane Society is a private, nonprofit, no-kill animal shelter located off Stephen Decatur Highway in Berlin. The shelter is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day except Mondays.
For more information call 410-213-0146. Follow the shelter on Facebook and Instagram for event updates and pets available for adoption or visit www.worcestercountyhumanesociety.org.