Pumpkins and jack-o’-lanterns bring seasonal charm to our homes, but once they’re past their prime, they can still contribute to the environment through O-Town Compost’s unique composting service. Instead of tossing them into the trash, where they would otherwise release methane as they decompose, you can turn them into valuable compost with ease.

How It Works: Weekly Buckets for Food Scraps

O-Town Compost offers a simple and sustainable solution for Central Florida residents looking to reduce food waste. When you sign up, you’ll receive a bucket each week for all your compostable scraps—including pumpkins! These buckets are perfect for holding kitchen scraps like fruits, vegetables, coffee grounds, eggshells, and other organic materials. Each week, O-Town Compost collects your filled bucket and leaves a fresh one for the next round of compostable items.

From Scraps to Soil: Receive Free Compost Throughout the Year

After O-Town Compost collects your food scraps, they’re processed and turned into nutrient-rich compost, which can be used to enrich soil for plants, gardens, and community green spaces. As a subscriber, you’ll receive free buckets of finished compost dirt throughout the year, allowing you to complete the cycle and use the compost in your own garden or potted plants. It’s a great way to see the direct impact of your composting efforts!

Food waste that ends up in landfills produces methane, a potent greenhouse gas. Composting diverts this waste from landfills and instead transforms it into nutrient-rich soil that can support plant growth and replenish ecosystems. Choosing to compost with O-Town is a small step with a big impact, helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions and support sustainable, circular use of resources.

With O-Town Compost, you can compost seasonal items like pumpkins as well as everyday food scraps. By choosing this service, you reduce household waste and contribute to a circular process that benefits the environment.

To get started, simply sign up on the O-Town Compost website, and enjoy the eco-friendly satisfaction of knowing your pumpkins—and all your food waste—are being put to good use!