How do I dispose of Halloween pumpkins and jack o lanterns?

First, remove all candles or decorations from pumpkins and jack o lanterns before disposal. You may throw pumpkins or jack o lanterns away in your regular trash, or place them with yard waste piles for collection during the fall yard waste collection period. 

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