The Great Pumpkin Drop Off

Turn a holiday that’s traditionally orange into one that’s a bit more green!

Wilton Go Green is partnering with Ambler Farm to offer our first Pumpkin Compost Drop-Off! Visit the farm any time from dawn to dusk between November 1 and 5 to drop off your jack-o-lanterns, pumpkins or gourds to be composted right here at the farm. Please note, no paint, glitter, googly eyes or candles are compostable as they can contaminate the compost when processed. No other food scraps or other organic materials can be dropped off.

Pull into the main entrance at 257 Hurlbutt St. and head to the top of the driveway by the Red Barn. Look for signage for the Pumpkin Drop and you can drop your goods in the bins provided.

Why should you compost your pumpkins?

1.3 billion pounds of pumpkins sent to incinerators and landfills annually in the U.S.

Diverting this material from incineration cuts pollution generated by burning waste, which negatively impacts public health.

When left to decompose in the landfill, that food waste produces methane gas, a greenhouse gas that’s far more potent than carbon dioxide.

Pumpkins and gourds are 90% water and are full of nutrients. Composting the organic materials captures these nutrients and water, creating a soil amendment to benefit our parks, gardens and farms.