Sangster kids seek scrap metal

Sangster elementary school wants your metal, any metal.

The parent advisory committee is hosting a fundraiser for the school and itB次元官网网址檚 collecting any and all scrap metal, including old household appliances.

The school plans to sell the metal to Steel Pacific Recycling for a rate greater than market value for the materials.

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The items donated can be anything from old dishwashers, car rims, bicycles and even Christmas light strings, without the bulbs.

Sue Fehr, PAC fundraiser, said even donations of nuts and bolts can really add up in weight. The PAC will be paid per metric tonne.

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The PAC will use the money to help fund school field trips, library books and sports gear.

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On Oct. 1 and 2 a large bin will be at the school at 3325 Metchosin Rd., where people can drop of metal appliances. Items can also be arranged for pick up throughout the West Shore.

For more information or to schedule material pick up call Fehr at 250-721-3569.

Items can also be dropped off at Steel Pacific Recycling, 307 David St., and entered under the account Sangster elementary school, until Oct. 15.

reporter@goldstreamgazette.com