LA Compost’s Annual

Pumpkin Smash

Bring your pumpkin for a smashing good time!

Don’t Let Your Pumpkin Haunt the Landfill!

Each year, around 1.3 billion pounds of pumpkins in the U.S. are expected to be sent to landfills , where they release harmful methane gas that contributes to global warming. But there’s a better way—composting!

Join us for our Annual Pumpkin Smash events from November 8-30th, and help turn your pumpkin back into nutrient-rich soil. Composting your pumpkin nourishes the Earth, reduces waste, and supports a healthier environment.

What to Expect:

  • Meet our staff and learn about the incredible work happening in green spaces across LA, where hundreds of pounds of food scraps from community members are transformed into nutrient-rich compost each week.

  • Then, it’s time to smash those pumpkins and add them to the compost pile!

  • Stick around to volunteer (no experience needed) or explore the compost hub.

Important:

Please ensure your pumpkins are free of paint, glitter, or any non-organic materials before composting.

2024 Pumpkin Smash Schedule

CultivaLA Farm

Friday November 8th, 10 AM - 11:30 AM

Carver Middle School Garden

Friday November 15th, 3:30 PM - 5 PM

Griffith Park

Sunday November 10th, 2 PM - 4 PM

Cottonwood Urban Farm

Saturday November 30th, 10 AM - 12 PM