Compost your pumpkins!

Don’t know what to do with those jack-o’-lanterns that are rotting and starting to deflate….don’t throw them away…compost them.

Pumpkins and other organic materials are not good for the environment in landfills.  They are buried and rot with oxygen….creating methane, a potent greenhouse gas which is a driving factor of climate change.

Instead of trashing your seasonal porch decor, drop off old pumpkins at a composting site or compost at home.

Compost from home

You can also compost pumpkins at home to ensure they decompose properly. Plus, it will leave you with rich soil for spring gardening.

Pro tip: Chop up your gourds and remove remaining seeds to help speed up the break-down process.