Christmas tree disposal in Chatham, MAChristmas treepickup inChatham.

What the town says, and what it leaves out

The Transfer Station recycling guide lists branches, logs and trimmings for the brush pile, logs not to exceed 4-foot lengths, and bags are not accepted. It does not use the words Christmas tree. The Chatham Recycles and Transfer Station pages show no curbside tree collection and no drop-off dates for the 2026-27 season. We have no basis to say a tree is welcome whole, so call.

The station is closed on Christmas Day, New Year's Day and Easter Sunday, and on Wednesdays until further notice. A tree in the first week of January means Thursday through Tuesday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

What a tree trip costs

Brush fees on the sheet effective July 1, 2026: $10 for a car trip, $35 for a pickup or trailer, $48 for a one-ton truck, or $5 for a barrel of brush. A single tree in a car trunk is a car trip. A tree with lights, tinsel or a stand left on is a different question, so strip it first. The gate takes cards, checks and cash up to $50.

The residential drop-off area is under construction through Spring 2027, so the lanes may not look like last year's.

If you would rather not haul it

Trees shed needles all the way to the curb, and a seasonal house often has a tree left behind at a closing. JUNKRUN takes a tree with the rest of a pile: a quarter trailer $209, a half $319, three-quarters $409, a full trailer $519, with a $159 minimum. We carry it from the porch or the living room, with no travel fee.

If the town posts January 2027 dates later, call 508-945-5151 to confirm; this page will not carry dates the town has not published.

Three ways to dispose of a Christmas tree in Chatham

1. 1
   Call the station

   508-945-5151. Ask whether trees go on the brush pile and whether they must be cut to 4-foot lengths.

2. 2
   Strip it

   Remove lights, ornaments, tinsel and the stand. Bags are refused on the piles.

3. 3
   Drive it over

   Thursday to Tuesday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., from the 97 Sam Ryder Road gate. Brush starts at $10 for a car.

4. 4
   Or book a haul

   JUNKRUN takes a tree with other items at a flat price; a quarter trailer is $209.

Local resources in Chatham

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

• Transfer station

  Chatham Transfer Station and Recycling Center

  Accepts: Household trash by the bag, recycling, scrap metal and appliances (drained, doors off), yard waste, textiles, books, oil, tires and mattresses for a per-item fee. Construction materials: inquire at the gate.

  Open Mon, Tue, Thu-Sun 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; the town has closed it on Wednesdays until further notice. In Chatham itself.

  97 Sam Ryder Road, Chatham, MA 02633
  508-945-5151
• Town

  Chatham Health Division

  Accepts: Issues the short term rental certificate (a dwelling or bedroom rented 30 days or less) and the refuse collector/hauler permit.

  Also the first call for dumpster or private trash collection questions. In Chatham itself.

  261 George Ryder Road, Chatham, MA 02633
  508-945-5165

Sources

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

• Town of Chatham: Recycling Information & Disposal Fees (PDF): “Logs not to exceed 4-foot lengths” · accessed November 6, 2026
• Town of Chatham: Recycling Information & Disposal Fees (PDF): “Brush (Auto) Per Trip $10.00” · accessed November 6, 2026
• Town of Chatham: Transfer Station: “Closed: New Year's Day, Easter Sunday, July 4th, Thanksgiving Day & Christmas Day.” · accessed November 6, 2026