The Recycling Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to teaching children that they should never throw aluminum cans in the trash. Through our Million Cans Recycling Contest, students learn that aluminum is recyclable forever and that it has real value. Millions of cans have already been collected and recycled by students across the country. Together, we can make our planet a better place!
The Recycling Society connects elementary schools with scrapyards across the country to create sustainable recycling programs that make a difference in the lives of children and the communities they live in. Best of all, schools keep 100% of the money they earn from the cans they collect and recycle!

Our Impact

Children deeply want to help make our world a better place but are not often given the opportunity to do so. The Million Cans Recycling Contest gives them the platform to become recycling superheroes at their school and in their community. Becoming a recycling superhero is something that any child can become regardless of their age. Being good at something instills confidence which lends itself to a variety of life opportunities.

A few of our top schools!

Kentucky
1,169,805 Cans Recycled
West Virginia
155,540 Cans Recycled
Texas
473,620 Cans Recycled

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