Pumpkins can be composted after their use as jack o' lanterns for Halloween. (Photo 6702147 © Clhyre23 | Dreamstime.com)

By Pete McIntyre

Post-Halloween

Repurpose your pumpkin, recycle your candy wrappers

Nov 2, 2023 | 6:30 AM

Even though Halloween is over, your jack-o-lanterns still have a valuable purpose.

“Pumpkins are a great addition to a backyard composter as they are high in nitrogen,” the Regional District of Central Okanagan stated.

“If you cut them in smaller chunks with your fall leaves, they will break down much faster than throwing the whole pumpkin in. Next spring you will have a nutrient-rich soil amendment to add to your garden.”

If you don’t compost, you can place your pumpkins into your curbside yard waste cart (if your community has that program) for your next pickup.

If your pumpkins are still in good condition, you could also consider using them in baking or for soup.

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Another Halloween tip: while the candy wrappers trick-or-treaters brought home can’t go in your curbside recycling cart, you can return them to your nearest recycling depot as part of the flexible packaging recycling program.

Click here for more information from Recycle BC.