Tips for Composting Pumpkins:
• Smash up any pumpkin rinds and guts before mixing them into your backyard pile with plenty of carbon sources (leaves, wood chips, twigs, etc.).
• Be sure to remove any candles, wax, or lights from your spooky creation, and avoid composting any painted or glittered pumpkins.
• Removing seeds ahead of time can help prevent growing pumpkin plants in your compost pile later on.
• No home compost pile? Find a local Pumpkin Smash or pumpkin drop-off event in your area for a fun way to send your Jack-O-Lanterns off sustainably.
For more information: https://dec.ny.gov/environmental-protection/recycling-composting/organic-materials-management/home-composting
