Posted on: October 21, 2024

Don’t let your Halloween pumpkins and jack-o’-lanterns go to waste! The Glen Ellyn Park District invites you to Village Green Park (130 S. Lambert Road) on Saturday, November 2, from 9 am to 11 am, for a unique and eco-friendly event – the Pumpkin Smash! This event encourages the community to help divert pumpkins from landfills by composting them in a fun and engaging way.

Simply bring your pumpkins (free of decorations, candles, and paint) to the event. If you’d like to get in on the smashing action, bring a baseball bat or shovel. Alternatively, you can simply drop off your pumpkins and leave. The nutrient-rich remains will be added to the community garden’s soil, supporting local sustainability efforts.

This free event is open to all ages. No registration is required.

Special Recycling Opportunities

In addition to the Pumpkin Smash, Go Green Glen Ellyn will host special recycling collections at the event. Partnering with Junkluggers and Flat Can Recycling, they will accept items such as batteries, electronics, small appliances, latex paint, aerosols, propane tanks, car seats, smoke detectors, and more. Please note that fees may apply to certain items. For a complete list and details on recycling fees, visit www.gogreenglenellyn.org.