The Santa Maria Utilities Department is internet hosting its fourth annual Pumpkin Smashing Event, 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2 on the Rotary Centennial Park car parking zone, 2625 S. College Drive, Santa Maria. Admission and parking are free.
Participants might deliver any measurement and amount of pumpkins and gourds and throw them into a group bin (offered by Engel & Gray/Harvest Blend Compost). Multiple targets and pumpkin bowling may even be accessible.
The occasion gives a enjoyable method for the group to divert pumpkins from the landfill by offering a drop-off location for composting. All pumpkins and gourds should be freed from inorganic supplies corresponding to candles and different decorations.
Educational and promotional objects for occasion attendees and complimentary kitchen pails for amassing meals waste might be accessible for all Santa Barbara County residents.
If unable to attend the Pumpkin Smashing Event, pumpkins and different meals waste could also be positioned into the residential organics container for assortment.
Residents who’ve entire pumpkins can contemplate donating them as animal feed earlier than bringing them to the occasion for composting.
Additional pumpkins might be accessible on the occasion whereas provides final. Direct inquiries to the Utilities Department, 805-925-0951 ext. 7270.