Houston launches free pumpkin compost drop-off program through Nov. 28, 2026
The City of Houston began its annual Pumpkin Compost Drop-Off Program on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, allowing residents to dispose of pumpkins for free at two locations through Nov. 28, 2026. The program has diverted more than 63,000 pounds of organic material from landfills since 2022.
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Earlier story. First reported Oct 24, 2026 at 10:37 am; added to this site Oct 24, 2026. Details may have changed since.
- When it happened
- Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026 through Saturday, Nov. 28, 2026
- Where
- 9003 N. Main St., Houston, TX 77022 and 5900 Westpark, Houston, TX 77057
- First reported by an outlet
- Oct 24, 2026 at 10:37 am
- Reported by
- 1 outlet so far (not yet confirmed)
Taxes & money
None stated in sources.
Who's involved
The facts
- The program begins Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, and runs through Nov. 28, 2026, at two locations across Houston.[1]
- Residents can bring whole pumpkins to carved jack-o'-lanterns, as long as all decorations have been removed.[1]
- The program is free for City of Houston residents, and no registration or proof of residency is required.[1]
- Drop-off locations will be closed Thursday, Oct 29, 2026, Nov. 26, and Friday, Oct 30, 2026, Nov. 27, for Thanksgiving, and will resume for the final day on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2026.[1]
- The program is intended for residential use only, with a limit of up to one truck bed of pumpkins per resident, and commercial loads will not be accepted.[1]
- This marks the sixth anniversary of Houston's annual pumpkin composting program.[1]
- Residents should not place pumpkins in their curbside recycling carts, as the city does not accept them through its regular recycling program.[1]
- Pumpkins can only be dropped off during the facilities' operating hours, and residents should not leave pumpkins outside the gates when the locations are closed.[1]
Who said what
Sources
- News Center Don’t throw away your Halloween pumpkins! Houston wants to turn them into compost KPRC 2 Houston · Oct 24, 2026
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