Pumpkin Composting Events

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Instead of throwing Mr. Jack-o-Lantern in the trash, residents of Apple Valley, Burnsville, Eagan, and Lakeville can drop off their pumpkins at Dakota Valley Recycling's annual pumpkin composting event. This year, the event will be held at FOUR locations making it easier than ever to carve some time into your schedule! The event is FREE for all participants. All collection bins will be available November 4th and 5th.

Drop-off Locations

Apple Valley Maintenance Facility

6442 140th St. W.

Apple Valley, MN 55124

Burnsville Market Garden

260 Civic Center Parkway

Burnsville, MN 55337

Eagan Community Center
1501 Central Pkwy (southwest parking lot)
Eagan, MN 55121

Lakeville Police Station
9237 183rd St. W.
Lakeville, MN 55044

In 2021, we collected 43,000 lbs. of pumpkins! That's as much as two elephants! Join us this year in shattering last year's record, and don't forget to bring your neighbor's pumpkin too!

What happens to the pumpkins?

All pumpkins are brought to the local Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Organics Recycling Facility where they will be turned into compost - a valuable soil additive. Compost improves soil quality, reduces erosion, reduces greenhouse gases, and decreases the need for chemical fertilizers.

Questions about this event? This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.to send an email or call 952-895-4515

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