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Pumpkin pick-ups set up in New Hanover County

Pumpkin pick-ups set up in New Hanover County

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Officials have set up five pick-up points to collect pumpkins in the coming weeks.

The sixth annual pumpkin collection will be held November 1-2 and November 29 – December 8. Organizers ask you to remove the candy, googly eyes and plastic. Only bio-based herbs will be accepted.

The following locations are available:

  • New Hanover County Arboretum: Enter from Bradley Drive and follow the arrows to drop pumpkins at the marked pickup trailer
  • NHC Storage Area: Inform staff at the weighhouse about pumpkin pickup during normal business hours so that the food waste composer can waive the fee.
  • NHC Hazwagon: The quota is limited and pumpkins will be accepted at different points during the week from 10 am to 14 pm. It will be at Ogden Park near the ballparks on Monday, at Wrightsville Beach on Wednesday, at Carolina Beach Chappell Park on Friday and at Kure Beach City Hall on Saturday.
  • Wilmington Compost Company: Free drop-off from 8am to 5pm on weekdays
  • UNCW Wagoner Hall: Drop off at lobby collection box during normal business hours.
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