The Abbotsford Mission Recycling Program will be hosting its annual Day of Pumpkin Decorating on Saturday, Oct. 27, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the recycling depot located at 33670 Valley Road in Abbotsford.
The free event is held in celebration of the national Waste Reduction Week and encourages families to decorate the pumpkins without using cutting or carving utensils.
Unlike traditional carved pumpkins, these can be re-used for fall treats, which reduces the amount of food waste in compost bins.
The pumpkins are donated by Willow View Farms. For more information, please visit Abbotsford Mission Recycling Program’s website at ACSrecycling.ca or call 604.850.3551.
Abbotsford Mission Recycling is a program of Abbotsford Community Services that provides recycling services in partnership with the District of Mission and City of Abbotsford. The program also offers an extensive public awareness program, including school education, community workshops and a recycling education centre.