Posted October 29, 2026

~ Recycle your pumpkins for composting ~

Richmond, VA – Starting November 1, the Department of Public Works (DPW) is launching the Pumpkin Round-Up Program. After Halloween and during the fall season, many pumpkins are discarded as household waste. The new pumpkin collection initiative is designed to provide the community with a convenient way to dispose of their pumpkins, helping keep them out of the landfill. 

Residents can drop off their pumpkins from November 1 through November 30 at the following recycling centers (in the designated areas for pumpkin collection):

• Robin Hood Road
  
  • 1710 Robin Hood Road
• Forest Hill Avenue
  
  • 7400 Forest Hill Avenue

“We are excited to provide Richmond residents with an easy and meaningful way to reduce waste,” said Torrence Robinson, Deputy Director of Operations and Maintenance for DPW. “Small actions, such as properly recycling or composting pumpkins can make a positive difference for our environment and help build a sustainable community.”

Through a partnership with the Central Virginia Waste Management Authority (CVWMA), collected pumpkins will be composted. 

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The City of Richmond Department of Public Works (DPW) is one of only 225 currently accredited public works agencies in the United States. DPW’s portfolio comprises a wide array of services to include leaf collection; street, sidewalk, and alley maintenance; trash collection; recycling; grass cutting; graffiti removal; urban forestry; civil engineering and capital improvement projects along with the Department of Transportation (DOT). DPW delivers essential services that keep the city clean, safe, and healthy. The DOT plans, builds and maintains the city’s transportation system to ensure safe, reliable, and equitable mobility for all users. The department is responsible for traffic operations, street signs, traffic signals, pavement markings, bike lanes, and transportation programs that support economic vitality, environmental sustainability, and quality of life. Guided by the city’s Vision Zero commitment, the DOT works to eliminate traffic-related fatalities and serious injuries through data-driven policies, street design, and community partnerships. In addition, the DOT issues permits for working in the city’s right-of-way; manages Main Street Station and the RVA Bike Share Program. Report service requests to RVA311.com or call 3-1-1.