Most pumpkins end up in the trash after the season, even when they could still be eaten, fed to animals or composted. Pumpkind tells you which, in under a minute.

Where it goes next

We check in order and stop at the first path that fits. Safety comes first every time.

A pumpkin pie with whipped cream on a plate
Path 01 :

Eat or donate

An eating variety that is whole, undecorated, uncarved and untreated. We suggest how to cook it, or where to donate it.

Pumpkin halves in a feed trough, with a piglet waiting beside it
Path 02 :

Animal feed

Not for people anymore, but clean, untreated, unpainted, mold-free and not smashed. Carved is fine. Farms and sanctuaries can use it.

A compost heap with pumpkin pieces and eggshells, and a seedling growing from the top
Path 03 :

Compost

Everything else. Pull out candles, glitter and plastic, chop it small, and drop it off or compost it at home.

A pumpkin check built to decide in a minute.

  1. Step 01 :

    Add 1 to 3 photos

    The whole pumpkin, plus a close-up of any damage or decoration. Good light, no hands covering it.

  2. Step 02 :

    Answer two quick questions

    We check for carving, mold, paint, wax and rot, then ask what a photo can't show.

  3. Step 03 :

    Get one clear answer

    Eat or donate, animal feed, or compost, with places near your zip code.

Safety rule :When in doubt, compost.

Check your pumpkin