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Free Pumpkin Drop-Off

November 1 - 15, 2024 | Available during Open Hours

Held annually for the two weeks following Halloween, our pumpkin drop-off program allows residents of Scott County to recycle their pumpkins and gourds during regular business hours—free of charge. Items must be free of all non-compostable materials, including decorations and candles.

The drop-off program diverts thousands of pounds of pumpkins from the landfill and contributes to the creation of our high-quality compost.

PUMPKINS COMPOSTED AT DAKOTA PRAIRIE COMPOSTING

*Overall collected since program opening in 2019.

National Pumpkin Statistics
amount of pumpkins thrown in American landfills annually
Average number of pumpkins grown in the U.S. annually
percentage of pumpkins used for food