You are invited to dispose of your jack-o’-lanterns & decorative gourds at
Compost Winnipeg’s 3rd Annual Pumpkin Drop!
What is a “Pumpkin Drop”?
In partnership with CF Polo Park, we are inviting Winnipeggers to drop pumpkins off the 2nd level of the parkade into the back of our Hino collection truck for composting. This event is opening up to the general public to have their jack-o’-lanterns composted and experience the thrill of tossing it off a roof (of sorts).
When?
Saturday, November 4th at 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
FREE!
While this event is free, we welcome donations which we will put towards compost collection service for a local social service.
Where?
CF Polo Park Southeast Parkade (Near Sport Chek), 2nd level
Why?
Of the 80,000 tonnes of pumpkins produced in Canada, 66% are sold to consumers; often used for carving and are never eaten. Without intervention, this is an immense amount of organic waste destined for the landfill.
Furthermore, every year Compost Winnipeg has great difficulty accommodating all the pumpkins on our regular collection routes due to the space and volume they take up. This year we are trying this fun and unique approach to the problem while bringing attention to the importance of composting.
Results from Previous Pumpkin Drop Events
Our 1st and 2nd annual pumpkin drop events were a smashing success!
Check out the case studies below for more details!
I have two pumpkins to give away and I don’t drive, can someone please pick them up please and thank you and Donate them.
Hi Alvina,
Thank you for your comment. Unfortunately we do not have capacity to be able to pick up from individuals. We do however have 4 community drop-off locations around the city where you can drop off a pumpkin until November 7th.
The four community drop-off locations are:
East – Valley Gardens Middle School
North – Tyndall Park Community Centre
South – Dakota Community Centre
West – Bruce Oake Recovery Centre