Christmas tree pickup in Saugus, MAChristmas treepickup inSaugus.

What we could confirm

The town FAQ allows Christmas trees in the trash only for the three weeks after the holiday. It gives no year-specific January 2027 collection dates or tree-preparation instructions, so confirm those with Solid Waste/Recycling before using the town option.

The leaf program is separate: plastic bags, cardboard boxes, branches and brush will not be accepted. The C.H.a.R.M. Center takes yard waste and brush with a $25 seasonal sticker; that does not establish that it accepts whole Christmas trees.

Prices and timing

We collect trees from Dec 26 to mid January. A tree at the curb or by the door is $40. A tree carried 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, and each extra tree at the same stop is $15 off.

For a Saugus ranch with a front step and a short hall, the $55 tier covers the carry-out.

Before the tree goes

Take off the lights, tinsel, ornaments and the stand. If the tree is in a bag from the trip home, take it out. A bare tree is easier to carry and does not shed through the house. If you plan to use a town collection or drop-off, call first to confirm the dates and tree rules. If the tree is a large or artificial one, mention it when you text so it lands in the right price tier before pickup. Tell us which door it will leave from and whether there are steps.

Tree options for Saugus

1. 1
   Strip it

   Lights, tinsel, ornaments, stand and any bag come off.

2. 2
   Call the town

   781-231-4036: confirm the current tree collection dates and preparation rules.

3. 3
   If no date

   Book JUNKRUN for a pickup from Dec 26.

4. 4
   Pick the tier

   $40 curb, $55 from inside, $75 large or artificial.

Local resources in Saugus

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

• Town

  Saugus Solid Waste and Recycling Department

  Accepts: Green and Red stickers, free yard waste barrel stickers, questions on pickup and mattress rules

  Where to ask about curbside rules; Town Hall lower level sells stickers. In Saugus itself.

  298 Central St (Town Hall), Saugus, MA 01906
  Website for Saugus Solid Waste and Recycling Department781-231-4036
• Transfer station

  Saugus C.H.a.R.M. Center

  Accepts: Free: bottles and cans, paper and cardboard, scrap metal, TVs, CRT monitors and computers, textiles, fluorescent bulbs, batteries; tires $3 each; yard waste and brush with a $25 sticker. No household trash, construction debris or furniture

  The town's only drop-off. Wednesday and Saturday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in season; check only. In Saugus itself.

  515 Main St, Saugus, MA 01906 (behind the DPW)
  781-231-4036

Sources

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

• Saugus: Solid Waste/Recycling FAQ, question 54: “Can Christmas trees be disposed of in the trash? Yes, but only the 3 weeks after the holiday” · accessed November 2, 2026
• Saugus: Fall 2026 leaf pickup notice: “Plastic bags, cardboard boxes, branches, and brush will not be accepted” · accessed October 31, 2026
• Saugus: C.H.a.R.M. Center Information: “With Purchase of a $25.00 Sticker ... Yard waste and Brush Disposal” · accessed October 31, 2026