In partnership with SCARCE, Hoffman Estates Public Works is a participating location for the Pumpkin Smash on Saturday, Nov. 8., during the Public Works Open House from 10 a.m. to noon. Bring pumpkins and jack-o-lanterns to the Open House for composting...don't trash it, smash it! Please remove candles and other decorations for the Pumpkin Smash event.

For more information about the Public Works Open House and the Pumpkin Smash, call Public Works at 847-490-6800 or email publicworks@vohe.org.