LOCAL CUB SCOUTS “TURN CANS INTO KEYS”

Two Cub Scout Troops (Packs 78 & 871) from Spanish Fork completed a one-month competition to see how many aluminum cans they could collect for the local Cans for Habitat program.

The competition, which began last month, culminated in 56 pounds of cans being collected. The scouts each took home a large bag to collect aluminum cans in. At their May Pack Meeting, the scouts were given the opportunity to dump out all of the cans, smash them, and place them into a collection unit provided by Habitat for Humanity of Utah County. The Cans for Habitat program is an aluminum recycling program with proceeds going to the local Habitat affiliate’s construction efforts. Area residents can drop off aluminum cans, disposable pans, and foil at the Habitat ReStore, located at 626 N. Freedom Blvd in Provo. Community members can also take the materials directly to Western Metals Recycling, located at 685 S Freedom Blvd in Provo (let them know the donation is on behalf of Habitat). Paper and cardboard can also be donated.