What to do with your old pumpkins...

Now that the trick-or-treaters have come and gone, what should you do with your decaying jack-o-lanterns? You can put them in your backyard compost bin if you have one or bring them to a Ramsey County yard waste site. There are seven sites in the county, and they are free to Ramsey County residents. For locations and other materials accepted, go to RamseyRecycles.com/yardwaste or call 651-633-EASY (3279), which is answered 24/7.
Remember that leaves, grass clippings, brush, and other plant material cannot be mixed with your trash. Contact your trash hauler about a separate yard waste pick-up service (for a fee) or bring them to a Ramsey County yard waste site for free. 
​Remember, it is also ILLEGAL to rake your yard leaves into the street... bag them up and take them to the yard waste site.