Christmas tree pickup in Marblehead, MA
Pickup at your Marblehead home, Dec 26 to mid January, seven days a week. Flat price texted before we come.
- $40 at the curb
- $55 from inside
- $75 large or artificial
- $15 off a second tree
What the town did last season, and what is still unknown
The DPW's January 2026 notice said it would continue to pick up Christmas trees through Friday, January 16, 2026. That is the most recent posted notice, and nothing for 2027 is posted yet. Call Highway at (781) 631-1750, at 3 Tower Way, to confirm.
The Marblehead Current reported that trees must be bare, with no lights, ornaments, bags or stands, that wreaths and garlands were not collected, and that after the pickup ended residents had to take trees to the Transfer Station. That is a news report, not a town page, so check it against this year's notice.
The Riverhead Beach tree burning
Marblehead's Fire Department holds an annual tree burning at Riverhead Beach. In 2026 it was Tuesday, January 6 at 6 p.m., and Fire Chief Jason Gilliland said residents could bring trees that night and the crew would throw them on. The 2027 date has not been announced.
The town has not said what the tree must be stripped of for the fire, so ask the Fire Department before you bring one. A pickup booked with us does not depend on the fire date.
JUNKRUN tree pickup in Marblehead
We pick up trees from December 26 to mid January. A tree at the curb or by the door is $40. A tree we carry out from inside, up to 8 feet, is $55. A tree over 8 feet, a flocked or artificial tree, or one from a second floor is $75. A second tree at the same stop is $15 off.
Old Town lanes are narrow and the front steps are often steep, so say how many steps and which door the tree leaves from. Lay a bedsheet under the tree in the hall and the needles stay on the sheet.
Before your Marblehead tree leaves the house
- Take off lights, tinsel, ornaments and the stand. Last season's rule was a bare tree.
- Take the tree out of any bag. Bags were not allowed last season.
- Leave the wreath and garland out of the pile; they were not collected.
- Check the town's January notice or call Highway at (781) 631-1750 for the end date.
- Mark which door the tree leaves from, and how many steps.
- If the pickup window has closed, the Transfer Station is the fallback; it needs a facility sticker.
Local resources in Marblehead
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
Marblehead Transfer Station
Open Monday to Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 3:25 p.m., closed noon to 1 p.m. Pay by card or check; fees are on the Tipping and Fees Notice. In Marblehead itself.
5 Woodfin Terrace, Marblehead, MA 01945 - Town
Marblehead Health Department
Runs the 2026 sticker computer for walk-ins Monday to Friday 9 to 11 a.m. and Monday to Thursday 2 to 4 p.m. In Marblehead itself.
Mary Alley Municipal Building, 7 Widger Road, Marblehead, MA 01945
Sources
Rules, fees and hours change, so confirm with Marblehead before you go.
- Marblehead Department of Public Works: Christmas Tree Pick Up notice (Jan 2026): “The Department of Public Works will continue to pick up Christmas trees through next Friday, January 16, 2026.” · accessed November 6, 2026
- Marblehead Current: tree pick-up and annual bonfire (Jan 6, 2026): “Trees must be bare” · accessed November 6, 2026
Marblehead trash and bulky item rules · Christmas tree disposal by town
$40 at the curb, $55 from inside, $75 large or artificial; second tree $15 off. What is included and how it works.
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Christmas tree pickup in Marblehead, answered.
When does Marblehead pick up Christmas trees?
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Last season the DPW picked up through Friday, January 16, 2026. The 2027 dates were not posted as of November 6. Call Highway at (781) 631-1750.
Can I put my Christmas tree in a bag in Marblehead?
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Last season's coverage said trees had to be bare, with no lights, ornaments, bags or stands. Confirm the rules in this year's notice.
What happens to the trees at the Riverhead Beach bonfire?
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The Fire Department burns them at the annual tree burning. The 2026 event was Tuesday, January 6 at 6 p.m.; the 2027 date has not been announced.
How much does JUNKRUN charge to pick up a tree in Marblehead?
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$40 for a tree at the curb, $55 from inside up to 8 feet, $75 for large, flocked, artificial or second-floor trees, and $15 off a second tree at the same stop.