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Posted On: October 16th 2026, 07:30 pm
It’s time to gather ’round the kitchen table with pumpkins, grand artistic ambitions and more than a little trepidation. Maybe you want to make your front porch look extra spooky or maybe your child or grandchild, the darling little monster, is demanding a homemade jack-o’-lantern. Either way, it’s helpful to be prepared with a few tips to minimize frustration and tears from your child (or you).
And what to do with leftover pumpkins? The answer matters. According to a 2024 article in The Washington Post, we toss a very scary 7,500 tons of pumpkins into landfills every year. The methane produced by rotting pumpkins equals the emissions of 45,000 cars.
Clark County recommends composting pumpkins by taking them to a We Compost Community Hub for free composting. There are locations all over the county. They’re open year-round and accept all kind of food scraps, not just pumpkins.
To get the full list of pumpkin tips, click the link in our bio or comment “deliver” to get this story sent directly to your inbox.
And what to do with leftover pumpkins? The answer matters. According to a 2024 article in The Washington Post, we toss a very scary 7,500 tons of pumpkins into landfills every year. The methane produced by rotting pumpkins equals the emissions of 45,000 cars.
Clark County recommends composting pumpkins by taking them to a We Compost Community Hub for free composting. There are locations all over the county. They’re open year-round and accept all kind of food scraps, not just pumpkins.
To get the full list of pumpkin tips, click the link in our bio or comment “deliver” to get this story sent directly to your inbox.
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