Saturday, November 8, 2025

Instead of throwing away that old pumpkin after Halloween, people can recycle them for free at Geneva’s Pumpkin Smash. All decorations, such as candles, yarn hair, stickers, googly eyes, and plastic accessories, should be removed from the pumpkins before recycling. The Pumpkin Smash, which is sponsored by the City’s Natural Resources Committee and the Geneva Park District, is designed to reduce the number of pumpkins ending up in landfills. The event also will feature pumpkin-themed food vendors.