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flag Wisconsin bans landfilling Halloween pumpkins to cut methane; residents urged to compost or donate them.

flag Wisconsin residents are urged to compost Halloween pumpkins instead of tossing them in regular trash, as state law bans yard waste like pumpkins from landfills due to methane emissions. flag The Wisconsin DNR and local programs in Columbia and Mountain Village promote composting, donating, or cooking unused pumpkins. flag Mountain Village’s free composting site, open through late November, accepts pumpkins, food scraps, yard waste, and even pet waste, with closed bins to deter wildlife. flag The initiative, supported by a USDA grant, aims to reduce waste and boost sustainability.

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