La Grange, IL – Residents looking for a fun, sustainable way to dispose of their Halloween pumpkins can join the annual Pumpkin Smash Composting Event this Saturday, November 8. The event encourages families to “Green Your Halloween” by recycling pumpkins instead of sending them to landfills.
According to the La Grange Environmental Quality Commission and the La Grange Park Sustainability Commission, the community composting event offers residents a hands-on way to support local environmental efforts while having some post-Halloween fun. The initiative is part of a larger statewide push, supported by SCARCE, to promote composting and reduce food waste.
Participants are encouraged to bring their pumpkins — free of candles, paint, or decorations — to the designated drop-off site in La Grange. The smashed pumpkins will be collected and composted, turning seasonal waste into nutrient-rich soil for future use.
The event has become a local favorite, combining sustainability education with a festive twist that appeals to both kids and adults
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