By Andy Dalton
A recycling initiative is clearing up discarded cans in Armley – and raising money for the work of Leeds City Mission.
Over the last few months volunteers and staff have collected 5,000 aluminium cans. These have been able to generate much needed funds for their compassion projects at their centre in Mistress Lane, Armley.
Volunteers, visitors, churches, individual supporters and others have been picking up cans thrown away in the street or collected after hospitality events.
After checking, crushing, and sorting them they have been brought them to the City Mission (LCM), which is located opposite Armley Library. Staff then took sacks stuffed full with aluminium cans and foil to the recycling centre to be exchanged for cash.
LCM Development Worker Andy Dalton explained that the City Mission had always had an emphasis on reducing waste by either re-using items or recycling them. Volunteers were astounded to see the huge quantity of aluminium cans that had been collected.
Mr Dalton said “We live in a throw away society. But as we say in Yorkshire – where there’s muck there’s brass! This initiative has made a small contribution to litter reduction and recycling metal as well as raising vital funds for City Mission work”
Leeds City Mission is one of the oldest charities in the city being in continuous existence since 1837. It works with marginalised people and those struggling with life. It is a multi-church agency.
The City Mission Compassion Centre in Mistress Lane Armley offers a range of services. These include a foodbank, Welcome Space for the isolated, a clothing bank, a free shower facility for those living on the streets, volunteer opportunities for those trying to reconnect with mainstream living as well as other projects. More details on 0113 345 3118.
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