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Sustainable Ways to Dispose of Pumpkins in 2024

October 29, 2024 | Published by Julie Buchanan

Once Halloween has come and gone, many people will be looking to rid their porch of ol’ Jack. In the U.S., we throw away 1.3 billion pounds of pumpkin every year. Why not give our pumpkins a sustainable send-off, while conserving space in local landfills? Here are some options in Central Virginia: Henrico County Pumpkin Composting Kickoff Henrico residents can drop off pumpkins for composting and learn about the county’s... Read More