Christmas tree pickup in Natick, MAChristmas treepickup inNatick.

Rules for the January pickup

Trees are picked up the first two full weeks of January on your trash day. The 2026 calendar repeats the preparation rules: no decorations or lights, not in plastic bags. Set the tree at the curb by 7 a.m. like any other collection, because trucks go down a street once.

The town gives no calendar dates for January 2027. The first two full weeks of the month, counted Monday to Friday, would be the weeks of January 4 and January 11, but that is our reading, not a posted date. Watch the DPW's yard waste page, or call 508-647-6562 to confirm.

If you miss it or can't wait

The town page does not describe a makeup collection. After the two weeks, the options are: cut the tree up and take it to the Recycling Center, which takes yard waste year-round on Thursday to Sunday, with logs 8 feet or shorter accepted; or hire a hauler.

A dry tree sheds needles fast, so take the lights off and move it outside early rather than waiting for the pickup week.

Apartment and condo buildings: the curbside trash and bulky programs are written for homes with town service. Ask the building manager how a tree is handled.

A private pickup for the tree and the rest

After the holidays there is usually more than a tree: boxes, an old artificial tree, a broken sled, wrapping paper bags and the furniture that made room for it. JUNKRUN takes it in one visit at a flat price: boxes and bags $11 each, a quarter trailer $209, a half $319, minimum $159.

We can take a real tree on a day the town isn't collecting, any day of the week. An artificial tree is not yard waste; ask the DPW at 508-647-6550 whether it counts as a bulky item, or hand it to us.

Text a photo of the pile and we reply with one price.

Getting a Natick tree ready for the curb

• ✓Take off every ornament, hook, strand of lights and the tinsel.
• ✓Remove the tree stand and any wire or plastic tree-bag base.
• ✓Do not bag the tree. The town says no plastic bags.
• ✓Place it at the curb by 7 a.m. on your regular trash day in the first two full weeks of January.
• ✓Keep it clear of the blue trash bags so the crew sees it.
• ✓If you miss it, cut it up for the Recycling Center (Thu-Sun) or text JUNKRUN.

Local resources in Natick

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

  Natick Recycling Center

  Accepts: Single-stream recycling, yard waste, metal items and appliances (free), paint, motor oil, car batteries, bulbs, books, clothing and shoes. No tires, no TVs or computers.

  Open to all Natick residents Thu-Fri 8 a.m.-noon and Sat-Sun 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; closed Monday through Wednesday. In Natick itself.

  Route 27 and West Street, Natick, MA 01760
  508-647-6562
• Town

  Natick Department of Public Works

  Accepts: Books the Monday bulky trash pickup ($50 for up to 5 items; $35 each for mattresses, box springs and TVs) online or in person by check.

  Office hours Mon-Thu 7 a.m.-4 p.m., Fri 7 a.m.-noon. Bulky questions: bulkytrash@natickma.org. In Natick itself.

  75 West Street, Natick, MA 01760
  Website for Natick Department of Public Works508-647-6550

Sources

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

• Town of Natick: Yard Waste: “Christmas trees are picked up the first two full weeks of January on your trash day” · accessed November 6, 2026
• Town of Natick: 2026 Curbside Collection Calendar (PDF): “No decorations or lights, not in plastic bags” · accessed November 6, 2026
• Town of Natick: Yard Waste: “Logs 8 feet or smaller in length are accepted” · accessed November 6, 2026