31/10/2026
Disposing of your pumpkin? 🎃
You can place it on top of your black food waste caddy and our crews will take it away. All food waste collected will be converted into renewable energy using a process called anaerobic digestion. The bio fertilizer produced can be used in farming and the biomethane gas produced can be used to power homes and local communities.
Usually, we ask that all food waste is placed inside your caddy but, as pumpkin carcasses can be large, you can place them on top. Don't forget you can pop your pumpkin pulp inside as well with your egg shells, tea bags and other food waste.
Find out more about collections in County Durham: www.durham.gov.uk/FoodWasteResidents