Once Halloween is over, Lake Country and North Westside residents are urged to throw their jack-o-lantern into the compost bin.
“Pumpkins are high in nitrogen, an excellent material to add to your backyard compost bin,” said Rae Stewart, Regional District of Central Okanagan waste reduction facilitator.
“And if you chop your pumpkin into small pieces and toss it into your backyard composter with some fall leaves, it will break down just that much faster. Next spring you’ll have a great nutrient rich soil amendment to add to your flower beds or veggie patch.”
If you don’t compost, you can also put your pumpkin in your yard waste cart for your next pickup. Check your Living Greener Calendar, the My-Waste app, or regionaldistrict.com/recycle for yard waste pickup schedules in your area. A reminder that yard waste pick- up ends for the year November 30th.