Even after all these years, the Aquashicola Volunteer Fire Company’s aluminum can donations program continues to raise the bar.

The fire company expressed its jubilation with a post on its Facebook page thanking the community for its support of the program.

“Thanks to everyone who pitched in and donated those beverage cans and set another new record. You filled it again in an incredible time frame, 55 days.

“All these cans avoided a landfill and netted us another $500. Thanks to everyone who continues to support us and protect the environment. What a great effort and community.”

Each year, the fire company asks people to assist with its aluminum can donations program to help fund various projects.

The cans were collected over the course of a 55-day time frame that began back in August, according to Larry Arner, recycling coordinator.

Arner noted it takes about 36 cans to make a pound, adding that right now the cost of aluminum cans is 25 cents per pound.

He said they emptied their trailer four times: in March, June, August and October.

“We appreciate all the help because firefighting equipment is not cheap,” Arner said. “And especially right now with the pandemic; we’ve lost a lot of our fundraisers.”

Since the program began in January of 1989, Arner said they’ve recycled 3,932,686 cans.

“We’ve recycled other stuff too, like brass and copper,” he said. “But the aluminum cans is the main thing.”

Arner said the fire company is always accepting aluminum cans.

“We ask that they’re just aluminum beverage cans,” he said. “Just bring your bags and set them alongside the trailer.”

Arner said anyone with questions may contact the fire company at 610-826-2066.

“We’re holding our own,” he said. “We appreciate it.”