Thanksgiving is Thursday, Nov 26
Many towns slide pickup one day for the rest of that week. Check yours below.
What we checked
We read each town's public works pages and its hauler's holiday notices, and link the source on every town page. Where a town has not posted 2026 dates, we say "not posted yet (check back)" and show last year's pattern only when the town documents it. Some towns post holiday notices only a week or two ahead, so this page fills in as they do.
- 27towns have posted Thanksgiving week for 2026 (23 slide pickup)
- 25towns have posted Christmas week (22 slide)
- 13towns have posted January 2027 tree pickup dates
Counts update when we re-check the towns.
Box surge
Flatten boxes and keep them dry. Some towns cap boxes at the curb or take extras at the yard; your town page has the rule where the town posts one.
Wreaths and garland
Live greens are usually yard waste, but wire and decorations are not. See your town for the rule.
Every town
Full page and printable fridge sheet for each.
Inner north + Mystic Valley
Lowell + Merrimack Valley
West of Boston
After the holidays: a pile too big for the curb?
Too much for the curb or a dump run? JunkRun is insured. We carry it out from inside, load it and haul it away. Flat prices, $159 minimum:
- Pile of boxes, wrapping and packaging (about a quarter trailer)$209
- Half a trailer: garage or basement shelf cleanout$319
- Old couch, carried out from any floor$139
- Mattress, recycling included$89–$129
- Christmas tree at the curb or by the door$40
- Tree carried out from inside (up to 8 ft)$55
Not sure what it comes to? Send a photo and we'll give you a price.
(617) 545-0382
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