Recycling in Kane County: Pumpkin Composting Events
Kane County Connects Staff 11/4/2022 8:00AM
Pumpkins are highly compostable. Take advantage of recycling events in Kane County and keep your pumpkin out of the trash.
There are several local events where you can compost your seasonal
decor for free. Only plant materials are accepted - please remove any
plastic or metal components.
All of the below-listed events will take place from 9am - noon on November 5, 2022.
Hosts: Kane County Recycling Program & Pushing the Envelope Farm
Where: Pushing the Envelope Farm, 1700 Averill Rd., Geneva
Host: Elgin Sustainability Commission
Host: Elgin Sustainability Commission
Where: 28 Brookside Drive (The Hawthorne Nature Center) and 250 N. Grove Street, both in Elgin
Host: St. Charles Natural Resources Commission
Where: City of St. Charles DPW, 1405 S. 7th Ave, St. Charles
Can't make it to an event? If
your waste hauler accepts food scrap with landscape waste, it's fine to
put your pumpkins, gourds, etc. in your yard waste bags or totes.
Again, please just remove any plastic or metal first. If you're near
Geneva, you can swing buy and toss your pumpkin into the field directly
to the west of the driveway at 1700 Averill Rd. during the week after
the smash.
