Roc City Compost Launches Annual Pumpkin Recycling Program
The 4th Annual Roc City Compost Pumpkin Give Back program is offering residents of Rochester, NY, the opportunity to recycle their pumpkins. Drop-off events are scheduled for Tuesdays and Saturdays at four distinct locations throughout the city, with instructions to…
Rochester, NY, November 7, 2026 — The city of Rochester, NY, is once again providing residents with an opportunity to recycle their post-Halloween pumpkins through the 4th Annual Roc City Compost Pumpkin Give Back program. This initiative aims to divert organic waste from landfills and repurpose it through composting.
Residents can participate by dropping off their used pumpkins at designated collection sites. The program is scheduled to run on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Four specific locations across the city have been established to facilitate convenient drop-offs for the community.
To ensure the composting process is effective and to avoid contamination, participants are asked to prepare their pumpkins before dropping them off. Key instructions include the removal of all candles, lights, and any other decorations that may have been added to the pumpkins.
The Roc City Compost program facilitates the responsible disposal of seasonal organic materials. By offering these dedicated drop-off times and locations, the city encourages environmentally conscious practices among its residents. Further details regarding the specific addresses for the drop-off events are available through Roc City Compost’s official channels.
Story summarized from the original created by Hunter Wright on www.whec.com, see more information here.
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