With Halloween festivities often generating significant waste, from single-use costumes to discarded pumpkins, the council is promoting eco-friendly alternatives. Residents are advised that costumes do not need to be new to be effective, and swapping, borrowing, or reusing outfits can save money and reduce textile waste.
A Halloween Costume Swap Shop will be held at Grays Library on Wednesday, 28 October. This event offers a chance for families to find pre-loved costumes, extending the life of clothing and making Halloween more affordable.
Leftover pumpkins can be transformed into various dishes, including soups, muffins, cakes, pies, and risottos. Pumpkin seeds can also be roasted as a snack. Pumpkins unsuitable for consumption should be placed in food waste bins, or left whole beside the caddy for collection, ensuring all candles and lights are removed.
“"Halloween can be a lot of fun but can also generate a lot of unnecessary waste. By reusing costumes, making the most of your pumpkins and recycling food waste correctly, we can all make a difference this Halloween."
“"Our Costume Swap Shop at Grays Library is a great opportunity for families to find something different for Halloween while giving pre-loved costumes a new lease of life. I’d encourage residents to think about how they can reuse, reduce and recycle this Halloween."
Further information on recycling services within the borough is available on the Thurrock Council website.
