Plattsburgh Launches Composting Program With Pumpkin Smash

Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at 4:23 AM

Plattsburgh is launching a free food waste reduction program, giving city residents two designated locations to drop off food scraps for composting. To celebrate, the city will host a Pumpkin Smash and Food Drive this Saturday from eleven to two at the farmers market area at 26 Green Street. Bring leftover Halloween pumpkins to smash […]

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