Annual APS Pumpkin Rescue, Friday November 7

10/23/2025 9:29 am

Friday November 7th 8am - 12:45pm

Pumpkin recycling drop off guidelines:

• Families should bring their pumpkins to the short wall area at the front of the school before 12:45pm on 11/7 (the truck leaves at 1pm!)

• Pumpkins and gourds of any size will be accepted

• Remove candles/tea lights

• Pumpkins with paint or bling will NOT be accepted -if you can cut those pieces off, Black Earth Compost will accept the rest

Why are we doing this?

Pumpkins can not go in yard waste as they are considered food waste. They are heavy and water-filled and if they go in the trash, they will be incinerated and contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. Composting pumpkins allows them to be naturally processed for helping gardens, trees, and new food to grow!

Want to help?

Anyone interested in helping to toss pumpkins into the truck please contact Tana at TanaBrummer@gmail.com. Bring a reusable mug to enjoy apple cider and a donut afterwards!