The Town of West Hartford is collecting pumpkins through Dec. 1, this year at three different locations.

By Ronni Newton

Jack-O-Lanterns have had their night in the spotlight, and while residents may be tempted to toss them into the trash along with the other aging pumpkins that have been munched on by squirrels or other creatures, the Town of West Hartford has some suggestions for more environmentally friendly alternatives who can’t compost the pumpkins in their own yards.

The Department of Public Works has again deployed dumpsters for collecting pumpkins – this year at three different locations. Residents can drop off pumpkins in the bin in the parking lot of Public Works 17 Brixton Street, at the lower end of the parking lot at Westmoor Park, and at the Town Hall parking lot (area ne

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