O-Town Compost offers free pumpkin composting

Press release from O-Town Compost

ALACHUA COUNTY, Fla. – This fall, O-Town Compost, in proud partnership with Alachua County and the City of Gainesville, is hosting a Pumpkin Composting Drop-Off Event to help residents give their gourds a second life.

Why Compost Your Pumpkins?

Every year, thousands of pumpkins end up in landfills, where they contribute to methane emissions and waste valuable organic material. Composting is a simple, eco-friendly alternative that transforms your old jack-o’-lanterns into nutrient-rich soil that can be used to grow new life.

By participating in this drop-off event, you’re helping reduce landfill waste, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and support a circular economy right here in Alachua County.

Event Details

Dates: Monday, November 3 – Thursday, November 13
Locations: 5 Alachua County Rural Collection Centers and 4 City of Gainesville Park Locations (see flyer below)
What to Bring: Unpainted, undecorated pumpkins only — no candles, stickers, or synthetic materials please!

To find your nearest drop-off site, visit the Alachua County RCC website or refer to the flyer below.

Powered by O-Town Compost

This event is organized and managed by O-Town Compost, your local composting experts. We’re proud to lead this initiative and bring sustainable solutions to our community.

In addition to seasonal events like this, we offer Commercial and Multi-Residential Composting Services throughout Alachua County and the City of Gainesville. Whether you’re a business, apartment complex, or HOA, we make composting easy, clean, and impactful.

Learn more about our services at www.o-towncompost.com

Let’s Squash Waste Together

Composting your pumpkins is a small act with big benefits. Join us in making this fall a little greener — and a lot more sustainable.

For questions or partnership inquiries, feel free to reach out through our website. We’re always looking to grow the composting movement, one pumpkin at a time.