From the Department of Public Works:
Despite being healthy and nutritious, only about one-fifth of the pumpkins we grow each fall end up being eaten. But pumpkins have a life after Halloween! Don’t waste them, turn them into something useful without adding to the waste stream.
The Department of Public Works’ Food Waste Drop-off Program is teaming up with local food charities and organizations to recover leftover pumpkins for food and composting. Beginning Saturday, November 2nd, residents can bring their leftover pumpkins and jack-o’-lanterns to participating farmers markets throughout the District. Together, we can reduce food waste and help create a greener future for our city!
Columbia Heights residents can drop off their pumpkins on Saturday, November 2nd from 9am-1pm at the Columbia Heights Farmers Market (14th & Kenyon Street NW). For a full list of drop-off sites around the city, visit the DCDPW website.
