Christmas Tree Pickup in Burlington, MAChristmas treepickup inBurlington.

Town collection: the one week

Burlington's 2026-27 collection guide says tree pickup is one week only, beginning January 11 (2027). Be at the curb by 7 AM that Monday. The tree must be bare: remove the stand, the lights, the tinsel and any bag. Trees over six feet should be cut in half. If yours is not picked up, the guide says to call the DPW at 781-270-1670, starting January 18, 2027. The same guide prints this date in the calendar, so check your own copy before the holiday.

Why one week is tight

A seven-day window gets missed more often than a seasonal route: travel, snow on the street or a late takedown after New Year can push it past. Snowbanks also matter. Set the tree out on the weekend before the 11th, on clear ground, not on the bank. If you will be away over the New Year, ask a neighbor to set it out, or skip the curb and book a pickup for the week after.

If you miss it or live in a complex

Apartment and condo buildings often have a different trash arrangement, and a tree in a stairwell is a hazard. JunkRun collects trees from the house or the curb during the season, listed on the quote form; ask for a price and date when you book, since tree rates for the holidays are set separately from the item menu. The guide covers natural trees only, so ask Republic about an artificial tree. Property managers may collect trees on their own schedule, so ask before the holidays rather than after.

Getting your tree picked up

1. 1
   Step 1

   Take off the stand, ornaments, lights, tinsel and any plastic bag.

2. 2
   Step 2

   If it is over 6 ft, cut it in half.

3. 3
   Step 3

   Set it at the curb on the weekend before Monday, January 11, 2027, clear of the snowbank.

4. 4
   Step 4

   If it is still there on January 18, call the DPW at 781-270-1670.

5. 5
   Step 5

   For a tree that missed the week, request a pickup with JunkRun.

Local resources in Burlington

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

• Town

  Burlington DPW (Town Hall Annex)

  Accepts: Missed-pickup reports: call the DPW office the next business day before noon

  Single number for the town side of every pickup question: 781-270-1670 In Burlington itself.

  25 Center St, Burlington, MA 01803
  Website for Burlington DPW (Town Hall Annex)(781) 270-1670

Sources

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

• Burlington 2026/2027 Trash and Recycle Calendar: “CHRISTMAS TREE PICKUP is ONE WEEK ONLY beginning January 11th” · accessed October 31, 2026
• Burlington 2026/2027 Trash and Recycle Calendar: “please have your tree to the curb by 7am on Monday of that week” · accessed October 31, 2026
• Burlington 2026/2027 Trash and Recycle Calendar: “Trees must be free of decorations and stands. Trees in bags will NOT be picked up!” · accessed October 31, 2026
• Burlington 2026/2027 Trash and Recycle Calendar: “Christmas trees over 6 feet should be cut in half.” · accessed October 31, 2026
• Burlington 2026/2027 Trash and Recycle Calendar: “If your tree is missed that week, please call the DPW at 781-270-1670 on Monday, 1/18/2027.” · accessed October 31, 2026