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 was held at two locations, making it easier than ever to carve some time into your schedule! The event is free for all participants.
Annual Free Pumpkin Drop Off
Drop-off Locations
Nov. 8 & 9
Eagan Community Center
1501 Central Pkwy (southwest parking lot)
Eagan, MN 55121
Lakeville Police Station
9237 183rd St. W.
Lakeville, MN 55044
In 2023, we collected 90,000 lbs of pumpkins! That's as much as SIX 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 event is coordinated by Dakota Valley Recycling. For more information, and the Apple Valley and Burnsville drop-off locations, visit dakotavalleyrecyclingmn.gov.
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