Pumpkins composted at the ORF
| 2019: | 7,900 pounds | |
|---|---|---|
| 2020: | 14,040 pounds | |
| 2021: | 15,220 pounds | |
| 2022: | 16,940 pounds | |
| 2023: | 16,580 pounds | |
| Total*: | 70,680 pounds |
National Pumpkin Stats
- 1.3 billion pounds – amount of pumpkins thrown in American landfills annually.
- 2 billion – Average number of pumpkins grown in the U.S. annually.
- 20 percent – percentage of pumpkins used for food.
Free Pumpkin Drop-Off
November 1-15
MONDAY-FRIDAY 7AM-5PM
SATURDAY 8AM-2PM
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
PLEASE REMOVE CANDLES AND ANY DECORATIONS
Give your Halloween pumpkins a second life. Compost them at the SMSC Organics Recycling Facility where they can be turned into nutrient-rich compost!