Squash Waste At The Great Pumpkin Rescue In Greenwich

GREENWICH, CT — The Greenwich Conservation Commission and Waste Free Greenwich will host The Great Pumpkin Rescue on Nov. 12 from 1-4 p.m. at the Cos Cob Train Station parking lot to collect pumpkins for composting and to raise awareness about food waste in the community.

This free, family-friendly event will feature a pumpkin smash and lawn games, including pumpkin bowling, spooky ring toss, pumpkin bean bag toss and gourd tic tac toe. Earn raffle tickets for a chance to win prizes to green your home.

To participate in the pumpkin smash, guests must bring their own bat or mallet and protective eyewear. The Waste Free Greenwich team will also conduct a compost demonstration to share tips about backyard composting and other ways to cut food waste.

What Is Acceptable?

Jack-o-lanterns, pumpkins and gourds only. Paint, glitter, googly eyes or candles will not be accepted. These decorative details will contaminate the compost when processed. No other food scraps or other organic material can be dropped off at the event.

If you can’t join The Great Pumpkin Rescue, bring your pumpkins and gourds for composting to the designated drop area near the yard waste section at the Holly Hill Resource Recovery Facility during hours of operation.

Alternatively, remove the seeds and place them in a backyard composter. They can also be left in your yard for animals to enjoy. Please do not put pumpkins in the streets; only leaves should be collected with the town’s Leaf Collection Program.

The Great Pumpkin Rescue is sponsored by JKJ Carting and IN Greenwich.

For more information, click here or contact wastefreegreenwich@gmail.com.