In a few weeks, many people will be getting rid of pumpkins and gourds that have decorated their homes this fall. But, the trick is to dispose of them in an environmentally sound way.
The City of Troy's 2nd annual "Pumpkin Smash" is one way to do that.
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 5, says an announcement, "The City will host 'Pumpkin Smash' to keep food scraps out of the landfill and promote composting. Local families will have the opportunity to bash, crush, and clobber leftover pumpkins from the season at Knickerbacker Park in Lansingburgh, keeping materials like pumpkins and food scraps allows for them to be utilized in gardens and green spaces as finished compost.”
The event, for Troy residents only, requires advance registration no later than November 3. That can be done by clicking here.
Participants will be able to bring old pumpkins, gourds, and jack-o-lanterns to be smashed in front of the ice rink building in the park (located at 103rd Street and 8th Avenue). The scraps will be brought to the Town of Bethlehem’s composting facility, keeping them out of local landfills. Pumpkins and gourds should be paint-free and glitter free if they are to be composted. All lights, candle wax, and decorations also must be removed.
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