11/02/2026
You picked pumpkins with us a few weeks ago, and now Halloween has come and gone. As tempting as it is to just throw them away, billions of pumpkins fill the landfill every year and there are other options! We have 3 ideas of what you can do with your pumpkins:
1. Donate to a local farm
Local farms are able to use pumpkins to feed animals or nourish soil. Be sure to call ahead and make sure they are taking donations before you drop off your pumpkins. Some farms like are having events where you can donate your pumpkins all at once! Check them out on November 7th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
2. Compost
Pumpkins are great for your home compost or to drop-off with a company like or a convenient Metro Nashville location to be composted with the city.
3. Repurpose
Create beautiful centerpieces for Thanksgiving decor or use the rest of carved pumpkins to make some delicious baked goods.
Have other ideas of what to do with pumpkins? Sound off in the comments! Together we can can keep fall as Earth-friendly as possible.