January 16, 2025
Can I dispose of carved or decorated pumpkins?
When you’re done with your carved pumpkins and other gourds, you can put them in the organics recycling cart. Remember to remove any candles or lights first! Added synthetic materials such as paint, glitter, permanent marker, stickers, or jewels make pumpkins non-compostable. Either the whole pumpkin should go in the trash, or the decorative portions should be cut off (the removed parts should go in the trash) prior to composting.
