Naperville, IL – The City of Naperville is encouraging residents to keep their Halloween pumpkins and gourds out of landfills by using the city’s Food Scrap Compost Program, which now accepts pumpkin drop-offs through Thursday, Dec. 12.
According to the City of Naperville, residents can bring pumpkins, gourds, and other compostable food scraps to two drop-off locations: the CNG Station (1720 W. Jefferson Ave.) and the City-Owned Parking Lot at 91st Street and Wolf’s Crossing Road. Both sites are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Participants must remove stickers, candles, and decorations before disposal. Acrylic-painted pumpkins are allowed, but those painted with latex or oil-based paint are prohibited. Items should be placed directly into the compost bins—no bags are accepted.
City officials say the seasonal program helps reduce landfill waste and supports local sustainable agriculture. Composting the materials turns organic waste into nutrient-rich soil rather than contributing to methane emissions in landfills.
Residents can find full program details and drop-off guidelines on the city’s website.
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