City of Columbus to Host First-Ever Pumpkin Drop-Off to Encourage Composting
Halloween generates a significant amount of organic waste from pumpkins and gourds that end up in our landfill. To help Columbus achieve our Climate Action Plan goals of reducing 90% of organic waste from our landfill and making our city a more sustainable community, we are excited to announce the first-ever pumpkin drop-off event this year.
It’s important that pumpkins do not mix with yard waste. Pumpkins do not decompose like grass clippings or leaves and are not acceptable for yard waste collection to avoid contaminating the waste stream.
To help with that, the city is providing a new service to residents this year. During November, residents may drop off their pumpkins and gourds at the Division of Refuse Collection Alum Creek Station to be composted.
What: City of Columbus Pumpkin Drop-Off
When: Nov. 1-30, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. (excluding Veterans Day and Thanksgiving Day)
Where: Division of Refuse Collection, 2100 Alum Creek, Columbus, Ohio 43207
Guidelines:
- Intact and decaying pumpkins, carved jack-o’-lanterns and gourds only
- No trash, food, recycling or other waste
- Remove candles and any other non-organic items
- Do not include pumpkins that have been painted or drawn on with permanent markers
If you can’t make it to our pumpkin composting drop-off, here are some alternative ways to help dispose of your pumpkins:
Find more information and other drop-off sites throughout the region here.
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