From PhillyVoice · · 1m 30s
Where to recycle pumpkins and leaves in Philly this fall
Philly residents can compost pumpkins and leaves this fall through city programs.
In brief
Philly residents can compost pumpkins and leaves this fall through city programs. Philadelphia offers pumpkin and leaf recycling services for residents to avoid landfill waste this fall. Originally reported by PhillyVoice.
Pumpkin disposal options
Residents can compost carved pumpkins through Circle Compost or Bennett services.
Pumpkin composting services
Circle Compost customers can place pumpkins in curbside buckets for free, non-customers pay $4 per pumpkin.
Pumpkin smash event
Bennett hosts a pumpkin smash event on Nov 14 from noon to 2 p.m. at spring gardens.
Fox Chase Farm event
Fox Chase Farm offers pumpkin smashing from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Nov 14 with apple launching and vendor market.
Pumpkin drop-off sites
Philadelphia has 13 compost drop-off sites for whole pumpkins and yard waste.
Leaf recycling program
Philadelphia's leaf recycling program runs through Dec 19 with collection events and sanitation centers.
Leaf collection sites
Leaves must be bagged in brown paper bags for collection at 16 city sites.
Leaf collection schedule
Leaf collection events occur on Nov 7, Nov 21, Dec 5, Dec 12 and Dec 19 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Leaf collection rules
Leaves cannot be mixed with weeds, brush or tree limbs at collection sites.
Fairmount Park recycling center
Residents get up to 30 gallons of compost and mulch at Fairmount Park Organic Recycling Center.
The one thing
Philadelphia offers pumpkin and leaf recycling services for residents to avoid landfill waste this fall.
