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Seasonal recycling and composting

Various pumpkins sitting on a haybale on a bright autumn day
Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy

Seasonal recycling and composting

Welcome to our seasonal recycling and composting page, where we explore the importance of responsibly managing items that see seasonal spikes in use. From pumpkins and autumn leaves to wrapping paper and Christmas trees, many of our holiday favorites can lead to increased waste. By recycling and composting these items, we not only reduce landfill impact but also contribute to a more sustainable future. Composting, in particular, transforms organic waste into nutrient-rich soil, effectively recycling nature’s materials.

Join us in making the most of each season while promoting eco-friendly practices!

Find your items below

A carved pumpkin that looks nibbled on by squirrels on a porch next to a smaller pumpkin

Pumpkins

Americans throw away over 1 billion pounds of pumpkins every year- this year, consider composting!

up close of red, yellow and orange fallen maple leaves

Leaf litter

Fallen leaves accumulate quickly. Learn environmentally-friendly ways to get rid of them!

Food waste in container.

Food waste

40% of all food in America is wasted. Americans throw away over $473 billion worth of food every year.