Christmas tree pickup in Needham, MAChristmas treepickup inNeedham.

Taking a tree to the RTS

Christmas trees go in the Christmas tree pile. The town asks you to remove all decorations and take the tree out of its tree bag; the holiday tips page says trees are chipped. You need a free RTS sticker on the lower driver-side windshield. Hours are Tuesday to Thursday 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday 7 a.m. to noon and Saturday 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The town does not post a separate tree collection, a drop-off window or a fee for trees. If you want to confirm before you drive, call the RTS at 781-455-7568. As of November 2026 the town site lists no tree pickup.

Holiday hours that affect tree season

The RTS is open Wednesday Dec 23 (7 a.m. to 4 p.m.), Thursday Dec 24 until noon, and Saturday Dec 26. It is closed Christmas Day and closed New Year's Day, Friday January 1. Because the RTS is closed Sunday and Monday, a tree taken down on Sunday, January 3, waits until Tuesday unless it goes out another way.

Wreaths and garland do not go in the tree pile. Wreaths contain too much wire to compost, so they go in a yellow bag with trash. Non-working light strings go in the scrap metal pile.

JUNKRUN tree pickup in Needham

We pick up from December 26 to mid January. A tree at the curb or by the door is $40; one we carry out from inside, up to 8 feet, is $55; over 8 feet, flocked, artificial, or from a second floor is $75. A second tree at the same stop is $15 off.

Many Needham houses have a front hall that turns to a staircase, and a tree dragged through it sheds needles the whole way. Lay a sheet under it and we carry it out in one pass. Text a photo of the tree and the door. See Christmas tree pickup in Needham for booking.

Getting a Needham tree ready

• ✓Take off lights, tinsel, ornaments and the stand.
• ✓Take the tree out of its tree bag; the RTS asks for bare trees.
• ✓Put wreaths and garland in a yellow bag, not the tree pile.
• ✓Check the RTS holiday hours: closed Dec 25 and Jan 1, open Dec 26 7 to 4.
• ✓Remember the RTS is closed Sunday and Monday, and closes at noon on Friday.

Local resources in Needham

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

  Needham Recycling and Transfer Station (RTS)

  Accepts: Yellow-bag trash, recycling, bulky items and mattresses for a fee, scrap metal, textiles, books, leaves and brush, Christmas trees, electronics, freon appliances for a fee

  Needham's only trash and recycling site. Residents with a free RTS sticker only. Open Tuesday to Thursday 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday 7 a.m. to noon, Saturday 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.; closed Sunday and Monday. Pay by check or credit card. In Needham itself.

  1421 Central Avenue, Needham, MA 02492
  781-455-7568
• Town

  Needham Town Clerk (RTS stickers and yellow bags)

  Accepts: Free RTS stickers (one per vehicle, bring the plate number), yellow pay-as-you-throw bags

  Open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday hours 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Nov 21 and Dec 19, 2026. Phone 781-455-7500 ext. 71503. In Needham itself.

  Town Hall, 1471 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA 02492
  Website for Needham Town Clerk (RTS stickers and yellow bags)781-455-7500

Sources

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

• Town of Needham: Yard Waste: “Christmas trees should be placed in Christmas tree pile” · accessed November 6, 2026
• Town of Needham: Holiday Hours & Tips: “The RTS will be closed New Years Day - Friday January 1st” · accessed November 6, 2026
• Town of Needham: Holiday Tips: “Christmas trees can be brought to the brush area for chipping” · accessed November 6, 2026