Christmas tree pickup in Wilmington, MA
Pickup at your Wilmington 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
The town collection
Wilmington's Curbside Recycling page says Christmas trees are collected in early January. No exact day was posted for 2027 when we checked, so watch the DPW page or call 978-658-4481 in December. Put the tree at the curb on your regular recycling day, by 6:30 a.m.
Remove the stand, lights, tinsel and ornaments. We could not confirm from the town pages whether a bag or wreath is accepted, so take them off and leave the tree bare, the way you would for any recycling program. Calling 978-658-4481 is the quickest way to confirm the date once the DPW posts it.
JUNKRUN pickup
We collect December 26 to mid January. A tree at the curb or by the door is $40; one we carry out of the house, up to 8 feet, is $55; a tree over 8 feet, flocked, artificial or on a second floor is $75. A second tree at the same address is $15 off.
This helps when your tree comes down before the town date, when you are away on the town day, or when a split-entry stair makes it hard to carry. Wilmington driveways are usually easy to reach, and we can take it from the garage.
Needles and snow
A buried tree can be missed by the crew, so shake off the snow and keep it visible. A dried-out tree drops needles from the living room to the door, so wrap the tree in an old sheet before moving it. If you miss the town date, do not hold the tree until the next month; text us a photo for a pickup time.
Wilmington tree timeline
- Dec 26
JUNKRUN tree pickups begin.
- Early January
Town curbside tree collection; exact date not yet posted.
- Mid January
JUNKRUN pickups end.
Local resources in Wilmington
Donation, reuse and recycling options near the pickup. We are not affiliated with these; confirm hours and what they accept before you go.
- Town
Wilmington Department of Public Works
Accepts: Trash, recycling, yard waste and household hazardous waste day questions
Open Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., for schedule and pickup questions. In Wilmington itself.
115 Andover St., Wilmington, MA 01887
Sources
Rules, fees and hours change, so confirm with Wilmington before you go.
- Town of Wilmington: Curbside Recycling (Christmas trees): “Christmas Trees Collected in early January” · accessed October 27, 2026
- Town of Wilmington: Trash & Recycling: “Residents are reminded to have their Trash and Recycling placed curbside by 6:30 am on their collection day” · accessed October 29, 2026
Wilmington 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 Wilmington, answered.
When does Wilmington collect Christmas trees?
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Early January, according to the town's Curbside Recycling page. The exact 2027 date is not posted.
Do I need to take the lights off?
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Yes. Remove lights, tinsel, ornaments and the stand before curbside collection.
What does JUNKRUN charge for a tree in Wilmington?
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$40 at the curb, $55 from inside up to 8 feet, $75 for large, flocked, artificial or second-floor trees.