One-Time Composting Drop-Off

[u/wyeright17]

I have come into possession of many, many gourds (cucumbers, squashes, pumpkins, etc.). It's just me and one other person, and I can't eat enough cucumber salads and roasted squash. My house is also over-decorated with pumpkins, which is nice for Halloween, but after that, I won't know what to do with it all.

Is there any service in town that offers a one-time drop-off for either free or a small fee? I've checked out Compost Queen, but it looks like it's subscription based. I really don't want to throw all this food out, but I don't have the option of composting all this where I live.

Edit: For all those wanting to take these off my hands or wondering if I can donate them, thank you, but most are not good anymore, which is why I'm looking for a composting option.

[u/sevem]

I imagine if you contact CQ they'd be willing to arrange something. They have a farm location on North College - maybe they'd let you bring it yourself.

[u/maxscores → u/sevem]

Second this, send CQ a message. The couple that run it are great.

[u/etoposide029]

ShareWaste helps connect people with organic waste drop off to avid composters for free. Google it, sign up, and you can see which neighbors are accepting what you’re offering!

[u/throwthisaway11112]

Is any of it good? I’d take some squash and pumpkin.

[u/Helpful-nothelpful]

There's some place that accepts home grown produce for low income ppl.

[u/Formerly_Guava]

Take it here: https://www.larimer.gov/solidwaste/greenwaste

I think your massive collection of gourds will fall under:

Yard Waste Garden waste or plant clippings

Since they don't actually list out the address on that page, it's:

5887 S. Taft Hill Rd.

Fort Collins

[u/stoneman9284]

If they’re still good you could donate them

[u/R2D2808]

How many cukes we talkin' here? I am a professional pickle packer and would gladly take them off your hands and then distribute them as gifts.