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The Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO) is offering tips on how to give your Jack-o-Lanterns a whole new purpose once theysa国际传媒檙e done scaring everyone.

sa国际传媒淭he regional district waste reduction office encourages you to toss your pumpkin in your backyard compost bin for great results come spring,sa国际传媒� waste reduction facilitator Rae Stewart said.

sa国际传媒淧umpkins are high in nitrogen, making them the perfect material to add to your backyard compost bin. If you chop your pumpkin up into small pieces and add some fall leaves, it will break down that much faster.

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If you do not have a compost bin, you can put your pumpkins in your curbside yard waste bin, which will be taken on your scheduled pickup day.

And if your pumpkins are still in good condition, use them in baking or a soup for a potassium and protein-rich dish.

RDCO is also reminding residents that yard waste collection runs until the end of December.

More information on composting, yard waste or recycling collection programs are available on the .

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