Christmas tree pickup in Winchester, MA
Pickup at your Winchester 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
Taking a tree to the Branch Area
The Branch Area at 15 McKay Ave. accepts Christmas trees along with branches, brush, limbs and logs up to 5 inches thick. Wreaths, garland, plastic bags and lumber are prohibited, so strip the lights, ornaments, tinsel and stand first.
You need a resident Transfer Station permit ($330 first permit, or $50 one-day). Hours are Tuesday 10 to 7, Wednesday 8 to 3, Thursday noon to 7, Friday 8 to 3 and Saturday 8 to 4; closed Sunday and Monday. In January snow, check that the road is plowed before driving.
JUNKRUN tree pickup in Winchester
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.
Most Winchester front yards have a short walk to the street, but steep or icy driveways slow the crew, so shovel the path.
Why the January timing matters
Pine needles dry out fast indoors, so take the tree down within a week after Christmas. A tree dragged out the back door drops needles all the way, so lay a sheet under it first. Do not put the tree in a plastic bag: plastic bags are prohibited at the Branch Area. If the stand and lights are still on it, tell us and the crew will take them off, but a bare tree goes quickest.
Getting a Winchester tree ready
- Take off lights, tinsel, ornaments and the stand.
- Do not put the tree in a plastic bag.
- Remove any wreath or garland; the Branch Area refuses them.
- Carry needles out on a tarp, then vacuum the rest.
- Check the permit and the Tuesday to Saturday hours before driving.
Local resources in Winchester
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
Winchester Transfer Station / Recycling Center
Accepts: Mattresses and box springs, $30 each for residents; check the transfer station page for other items
The only town drop-off. Residents only, with a permit; closed Sunday and Monday. In Winchester itself.
15 McKay Ave., Rear, Winchester, MA 01890 - Town
Winchester Town Clerk (Transfer Station permits)
Accepts: Transfer Station permits available online
Bring the vehicle registration. Permits are tied to the license plate, not a sticker. In Winchester itself.
Town Hall, 71 Mt. Vernon St., first floor, Winchester, MA 01890
Sources
Rules, fees and hours change, so confirm with Winchester before you go.
- Town of Winchester: Leaves & Brush Area Rules: “Dispose only the following items: Branches Brush Christmas trees” · accessed October 31, 2026
- Town of Winchester: Transfer Station / Recycling Center: “Tuesday 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Wednesday 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Thursday 12 noon - 7 p.m.” · accessed October 31, 2026
Winchester 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 Winchester, answered.
Does Winchester collect Christmas trees at the curb?
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The town pages do not list a curbside tree collection. Trees go to the Transfer Station Branch Area.
Can I drop a wreath with my tree?
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No. Wreaths and garland are prohibited in the Branch Area.
How much is JUNKRUN tree pickup in Winchester?
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$40 for a tree at the curb, $55 from inside up to 8 feet, $75 for large, flocked, artificial or second-floor trees.