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Commission approves Pumpkin Smash dumpster, sets Nov. 8 event and pursues SWMD grant
Summary
The commission approved renting a 20-yard roll-off dumpster for the Pumpkin Smash collection and set the event for Saturday, Nov. 8 (8 a.m.–noon); the dumpster will be available Nov. 7–14. The commission will pursue a Solid Waste Management District (SWMD) grant to offset costs and coordinate publicity and volunteers.
The Webster Groves Sustainability Commission approved the community engagement subcommittee—s recommendation to rent a 20-yard roll-off dumpster from Saint Louis Composting for this year—s Pumpkin Smash collection.
Subcommittee members reported that smaller rollaway carts would be insufficient and recommended the larger roll-off dumpster used in prior years. The commission asked staff to arrange the dumpster drop for Friday, Nov. 7, with the community event on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 8 a.m. to noon; the dumpster will remain available through Friday, Nov. 14 to collect additional pumpkins.
Participants discussed volunteer staffing (one- to two-hour shifts), publicity strategies (contacting area schools, social media and a possible short video), and potential collaboration with neighboring municipalities such as Brentwood to increase participation. The subcommittee also identified a Solid Waste Management District (SWMD) grant as a possible funding source for future events and noted the grant application is due Dec. 11; the grant would be submitted by the city.
Estimated rental cost discussed in the meeting was about $500 for the dumpster; the commission reached consensus to proceed and asked staff to coordinate logistics with Public Works. Residents interested in volunteering were told to sign up with the service center; staff said they would coordinate publicity with the city marketing contact.
