The city of Durango Sustainability Division will partner with Bear Smart Durango, Colorado State University Extension Office and local farmers and ranchers to offer free pumpkin drop-off on the Friday and Saturday after Halloween at two locations:
From noon to 6 p.m. Friday, drop-off will be offered at La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave.From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, drop-off will be offered at the Three Springs Durango Police Department substation, 545 Wilson Gulch Drive.Pumpkins will be used as animal feed, mostly for pigs, as a more sustainable option than throwing them away. Those who participate should ensure pumpkins are free of candles, wax, paint and bleach.
For more information, visit www.durangogov.org/sustainability or email imogen.ainsworth@durangogov.org.
