The St. Charles Natural Resources Commission hosted a pumpkin composting collection November 3. The event was a great success thanks to our volunteers, Natural Resources Commissioners, Public Works Department and Lakeshore Recycling Services!
- 139 cars dropped off pumpkins for composting
- St. Charles Underground brought a truckload of pumpkins
- 578 pumpkins and gourds were diverted from the landfill
- 8 student volunteers from St. Charles East High School and Wredling Middle School participated along with our dedicated Commissioners
