Christmas tree disposal in Topsfield, MAChristmas treepickup inTopsfield.

Confirm the town's current tree option

Topsfield's Highway Department lists 978-887-1525. Ask whether the town will collect trees or provide a drop-off, where it will be, whether there is a fee, and which preparation rules apply. We have not found a verified January 2027 tree date on the current town pages.

The old FAQ and dates from earlier winters are not a current schedule. Check directly before loading a tree or leaving one at the curb. Remove decorations and the stand for a JUNKRUN pickup; confirm the town's own requirements if using its service.

Other places to take a tree

G. Mello's Georgetown Transfer Station takes yard waste at $2 a bag; the pages we read do not say it takes a whole tree, so call 978-352-8581 first. Curbside bulky Fridays do not list trees.

On a large lot, confirm with the town before leaving a tree in the woods rather than assuming it is allowed.

Whichever you pick, strip the tree first so the load is clean plant waste.

The Boxford Recycling Center is listed by the town only for TVs, monitors and mercury items, so do not take a tree there.

If you cannot make the date

A tree left at the end of the driveway through January gets buried in snow or frozen to the ground. JUNKRUN takes a tree at $40 at the curb, $55 from inside or $75 for large or artificial trees, or as part of a bigger pickup, such as a couch ($139) or a mattress ($89 to $129).

We pick up from the house or driveway.

Artificial trees are also fine for us to take. Send a photo and we confirm the price.

Tell us about stairs or a long carry when you send the photo so we can confirm the correct tier before pickup.

Choose a current Topsfield tree option

1. 1
   Confirm the town option

   Call Highway at 978-887-1525 for current dates, location, fees and collection rules.

2. 2
   Ask before a drop-off

   Call the transfer station before bringing a whole tree; its yard-waste listing does not confirm tree acceptance.

3. 3
   Arrange a pickup

   JUNKRUN collects from Dec 26 to mid January, from $40 at the curb.

Local resources in Topsfield

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

  G. Mello Georgetown Transfer Station

  Accepts: Grass clippings, brush and leaves, $2 per bag for Topsfield residents

  The private facility the town names for yard waste and mattresses; open 7 days, shorter hours Fri-Sun. About 6 miles from Topsfield (straight line), in Georgetown.

  20 Carleton Dr, Georgetown, MA 01833
  978-352-8581

Sources

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

• Topsfield: Highway Department contact: “978-887-1525” · accessed November 2, 2026
• Town of Topsfield: Yard Waste: “Topsfield residents can bring their grass clippings, brush, and leaves to the G. Mello Georgetown Transfer Station for $2.00/bag” · accessed October 31, 2026