Christmas Tree Pickup in Medford, MA
Pickup at your Medford 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 city has said
The city's January 2024 news post said trees would be picked up with trash collections the week of January 7 and asked residents to clear them of decorations and lights. No newer post appears on medfordma.org, but the city's 2026-27 waste guide lists holiday tree collection on the week opposite your recycling. The 2024 notice named the week of January 7 and trash collection, so the usual pattern is the first full week of January, but that is a pattern, not a posted rule, so wait for the new notice. The guide covers July 2026 through June 2027, so tree timing may change after that; call DPW at 781-393-2417 for the new year.
If you cannot wait for the city
A tree in a Medford three-family may need to leave the second floor the day after Christmas. JunkRun takes real and artificial trees from Dec 26 to mid January. The crew carries the tree out whole, so remove lights, tinsel and the stand first. Medford's yard trimmings pickup runs through Dec 18 and covers twigs under 1 inch thick, a separate service from tree collection. Tell us the floor and whether the tree is real, artificial or flocked when you book.
Medford tree timeline
- Dec 18
Last 2026 yard waste week; no trees.
- Dec 26
JunkRun tree season starts.
- Early January
Watch medfordma.org for the city notice.
- Mid January
JunkRun season ends.
Local resources in Medford
Donation, reuse and recycling options near the pickup. We are not affiliated with these; confirm hours and what they accept before you go.
- Town
Medford DPW (City Hall, Room 304)
Accepts: Mercury items, rechargeable batteries, fluorescent bulbs during business hours
Where small hazardous items go between paint days. In Medford itself.
City Hall, Room 304, Medford, MA - Transfer station
Medford DPW Recycling Drop-Off and Compactor
Accepts: Resident-only compactor; confirm accepted materials before visiting
Drop-off Mon-Sat 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; compactor daily, dusk to dawn. Not for bulky items or trash. In Medford itself.
21 James St, Medford, MA
Sources
Rules, fees and hours change, so confirm with Medford before you go.
- City of Medford: Christmas tree pickup, week of January 7, 2024: “Christmas trees will be picked up with trash collections next week, the week of January 7” · accessed October 31, 2026
- City of Medford: 2026-27 waste and recycling guide: “Holiday Tree Collection: Opposite week from recycling” · accessed October 31, 2026
Medford 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 Medford, answered.
Can I use a plastic bag?
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Keep it bare and unbagged. The 2024 notice asked for no decorations or lights.
Is there a drop-off?
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The City Yard page lists recyclables only.
Who do I call?
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DPW at 781-393-2417.