🍂 Holiday Season Disposal: Pumpkins, Turkey Oil and Christmas Trees

Seasonal disposal guides from Halloween to New Year's: pumpkin drop-offs, turkey fryer oil, holiday dump hours and Christmas tree recycling.

⚡ Quick Answer

Halloween to New Year's is the busiest disposal season of the year: pumpkins in November, turkey fryer oil after Thanksgiving, holiday closures, and Christmas trees from December 26 into January. Pick a guide below. Each one is sourced from the counties and operators themselves.

Published October 28, 2026.

🎃Pumpkins After HalloweenDrop-offs and pumpkin smash events, November and December.Read ›🦃Turkey Fryer Oil and GreaseHoliday grease pickups and year-round cooking oil drop-offs.Read ›🗓️Holiday Dump HoursWhich dumps close on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.Read ›🎄Christmas Tree RecyclingDrop-off and curbside programs by county, December and January.Read ›

❓ Common Questions

When should I take my pumpkin to be composted?

Pumpkin drop-offs usually run from November 1 into early December. See the pumpkin guide for programs and dates.

Are dumps open the day after Thanksgiving?

Many facility pages do not say. See the holiday hours guide, and call ahead.

When do Christmas tree drop-offs start?

Most programs start December 26. See the Christmas tree guide for your county.

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