SAN FRANCISCO — Have leftover pumpkins, gourds and other natural decorations from the holiday season? Instead of throwing them out, here are alternative ways to recycle the decor.

There are many ways to get rid of these nutrient dense decorations that don't require them ending up in a landfill.

From dropping things off at a local farm for critters to snack on to turning it into soil for your yard, there are many options available across the country.

Ways to recycle pumpkins, gourds and more

Donate

Consider that pumpkin as a meal for a host of animals at a local farm, zoo or sanctuary. The nonprofit Pumpkins for Pigs connects communities to local farmers, providing a way to get farm animals treats and take pumpkins and other items off your hands.

While not every farm on their lis

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