The OLA Summer Recycling Challenge collection dates are this weekend, July 25th - 26th, and next weekend, August 1st - 2nd. OLA School student Nathan Oliver will be outside under the portico after all of the Masses to collect your donated cans and bottles. No donation is too small. Every can and bottle makes a difference! If you want to redeem your cans and bottles on your own, you may donate your proceeds to OLA. Please indicate "2026 Summer Recycling Challenge" on your donation.
Nathan and his classmates will be taking all donated cans and bottles to the Capital City Recycling Center for redemption. The proceeds will be donated to OLA church and school to assist with recycling and sustainability efforts. According to the Capital City Recycling Center website, “Consumers pay California Redemption Value (CRV) when they purchase beverages from a retailer and receive CRV refunds when they redeem the containers at a recycling center. Most beverage packaged in aluminum, glass, plastic and bi-metal containers are eligible for CRV.” If you want more information about redeeming CRV bottles and cans, visit https://capcityrecycling.com/crv-bottles-cans/.
Thank you for your support, and keep recycling!