Wheaton, IL – Residents are encouraged to give their Halloween pumpkins an eco-friendly farewell this weekend. The City of Wheaton will host its annual Pumpkin Smash on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 9 a.m. to noon at Commuter Lot 9, located at Liberty Drive and Carlton Avenue.
According to the City of Wheaton’s Environmental Improvement Commission, the event offers a sustainable alternative to sending pumpkins to the landfill. In partnership with SCARCE, an environmental education nonprofit, residents can drop off pumpkins—after removing any decorations or candles—to be composted instead of discarded.
Organizers say composting helps reduce methane emissions from landfills and returns valuable nutrients to the soil. The collection site will be open for all Wheaton residents, and participation is free.
The Pumpkin Smash has become a popular post-Halloween tradition in many Illinois communities, encouraging families to have fun while protecting the environment.
For more details, visit wheaton.il.us or contact SCARCE at scarce.org.
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