Triple Play: Compost Pumpkins, Shred Confidential Documents & Recycle Electronics

Give your jack-o-lanterns a second life after Halloween by bringing them to Will County and Lewis University's Triple Play event on Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 9 AM to 12 noon, at Lewis University (1 University Parkway, Romeoville). Meet us in the "W" parking lot to play a fun onsite game with your pumpkins and gourds before leaving them for composting after the event. They will be turned into a nutrient-rich soil supplement to help grow new plants, maybe even new pumpkins!

Residents can also bring confidential documents for onsite shredding (limit 3 bank boxes per vehicle) and electronics for recycling (limit 3 TVs per vehicle). No appointment is required. This event is free for all Will County residents—read more about it on the Will County Green website.

Want to learn more about composting at home? Fall is a great time to get started. Check out our composting webpage for tips!