Christmas tree pickup in AndoverChristmas treepickup inAndover.

The two-week window

The July 2026 to June 2027 guide lists Christmas tree collection from 1/4/2027 to 1/15/2027. There is no separate day: the tree goes out by 7 am on your usual trash day, within three feet of the road. A household with two trees takes two weeks, since the limit is one per household per week. Artificial trees are not natural trees and go out as bulky items.

Because the window spans two collection days for each address, put the tree out the first week unless you are planning the second. Trees frozen in snowbanks will not be picked up.

Cutting down to size

A seven-foot tree is a lot to saw in January. Do it before it dries: cut from the base into two lengths, and take stand, tinsel, hooks and lights off. If the tree is flocked, ask DPW at 978-623-8701 whether it counts as natural.

If it is the third tree or the window has passed, Bald Hill is for yard waste in season, though it is open only April to early December. Otherwise we can take the tree as part of a $209 quarter load with other items, or a full cleanout. Tree pickup is its own service ($40 at the curb, $55 from inside, $75 for large or artificial trees), booked for Dec 26 to mid January.

Andover tree season, week by week

1. Dec 26 - Jan 3

   Cut tree if over 7 ft; strip decorations

2. Jan 4-8, 2027

   First collection week, regular trash day

3. Jan 11-15, 2027

   Second collection week; last chance

4. After Jan 15

   Hold for spring or include in a hauled load

Local resources in Andover

Donation, reuse and recycling options near the pickup. We are not affiliated with these; confirm hours and what they accept before you go.

• Town

  Bald Hill Compost Site

  Accepts: Leaves, yard waste (residents only; permit $25 per year or $75 for 3 years, sold at 5 Campanelli Dr)

  Open Wed and Fri noon-3, Sat and Sun 8-4, April to early December. Compost only: no household junk. In Andover itself.

  288 High Plain Rd, Andover, MA 01810
  Website for Bald Hill Compost Site978-623-8701

Sources

Rules, fees and hours change, so confirm with Andover before you go.

• Andover Recycling & Trash Guide FY27: “Christmas Tree Collection: (Dates Bold/Underlined) 1/4/2027- 1/15/2027” · accessed October 31, 2026
• Andover Trash Collection: “one tree per household per week” · accessed October 31, 2026