City of Santa Maria’s 4th Annual Pumpkin Smash
Address: 2625 S College Dr, Santa Maria
The City of Santa Maria Utilities Department is hosting its 4th annual Pumpkin Smashing Event on Sunday, November 2nd. The event will run from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Rotary Centennial Park parking lot, 2625 S. College Dr., Santa Maria. Admission and parking are free.
Participants may bring any size and quantity of pumpkins and gourds and throw them into a collection bin (provided by Engel & Gray/Harvest Blend Compost). Multiple targets and pumpkin bowling will also be available. This event offers a fun way for the community to divert pumpkins from the landfill by providing a drop-off location for composting. All pumpkins and gourds must be free of inorganic materials such as candles and other decorations.
Educational and promotional items for event attendees and complimentary kitchen pails for collecting food waste will be available for all Santa Barbara County residents.
If unable to attend the Pumpkin Smashing Event, pumpkins and other food waste may be placed into the residential organics container for collection. If you have whole pumpkins, consider donating them as animal feed before bringing them to the event for composting.
Additional pumpkins will be available at the event while supplies last.
Questions may be directed to the Utilities Department at (805) 925-0951 extension 7270.