what to do with old pumpkins

Here are some eco-friendly things you can do with your old Halloween pumpkins.

1. Let local wildlife have it. ...
2. Feed it to chickens. ...
3. Compost it. ...
4. Bury it. ...
5. Harvest the seeds. ...
6. Make a pumpkin puree. ...
7. Make a pumpkin planter. ...
8. Keep it a little longer.

1. How do you dispose of old pumpkins?
2. What animals like to eat pumpkins?
3. What do you do with old pumpkins after Halloween?
4. Can you throw pumpkins in the garbage?

How do you dispose of old pumpkins?

Simply dig a shallow hole, place your pumpkin inside, cover it up with dirt and let nature take its course. As the pumpkin decomposes, it will enrich the soil, which is great for the flowers and plants in your garden. Just like composting, be sure to remove the seeds first.

What animals like to eat pumpkins?

“Squirrels, foxes, badgers and birds all enjoy them, so people could leave chopped up pumpkin outside in dishes for wild animals to eat if they choose. Wildlife can struggle to find food this time of year so some chunks of tasty pumpkin could be very welcome.

What do you do with old pumpkins after Halloween?

Don't Toss Your Leftover Jack-o'-Lanterns—Here are 6 Ways to Recycle Them

1. You Can Eat Most Pumpkins. Of course, you can always bring any clean, uncarved pumpkins to the kitchen to eat yourself! ...
2. Pass Along Your Pumpkins. ...
3. Feed the Birds. ...
4. Create Compost. ...
5. Play With Your Pumpkins. ...
6. Feed the Wildlife.

Can you throw pumpkins in the garbage?

Plain or carved pumpkins are often considered yard waste or compost and shouldn't be thrown in with the rest of your garbage.