Andover holiday trash and recycling schedule, 2026-27
Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's pickup, Christmas tree dates, and holiday waste rules. Checked November 9, 2026. Confirm with the town before you set anything out.
Holiday pickup delays
Trash and recycling: Republic Services. Town contract; Republic 800-442-9006; DPW 978-623-8701 Source
Thanksgiving week
Thu Nov 26, 2026FY27 guide lists Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day as holidays after which collections are one day later. No leaf collection the week of Thanksgiving. Call 978-623-8701 for delay alerts. Source
Christmas week
Fri Dec 25, 2026FY27 guide lists Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day as holidays after which collections are one day later. No leaf collection the week of Thanksgiving. Call 978-623-8701 for delay alerts. Source
New Year's week
Fri Jan 1, 2027FY27 guide lists Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day as holidays after which collections are one day later. No leaf collection the week of Thanksgiving. Call 978-623-8701 for delay alerts. Source
Christmas tree pickup, January 2027
Jan 4-15, 2027, on your regular collection day
Curbside tree collection Jan 4-15, 2027 on your regular day. Natural trees only, no decorations, one per household per week; over 7 ft cut in half. Source
Rules
- Natural trees only
- Remove all decorations
- One tree per household per week
- Trees over 7 ft cut in half
- Separate truck from trash
Want it gone sooner? We pick up trees in Andover, $40 and up.
Holiday waste rules in Andover
Wrapping paper, foil and bows
Wallpaper and wrapping paper are listed as not accepted in curbside recycling; trash them. Source
Cardboard boxes
Cardboard is accepted in single-stream recycling; flatten boxes. Source
Styrofoam
Styrofoam of any kind is not accepted in recycling; place in trash. Source
Old string lights
String lights are listed as not accepted in curbside recycling. Source
Batteries and electronics
Rechargeable and lithium batteries go to special collection days, not the cart; alkaline allowed in trash. Source
No Andover guidance found for: cooking oil and grease, live wreaths and garland. Call the DPW.
Bulky items, swap shop and transfer station
One bulky item per household per week with regular trash. Compost site needs a permit and is residents only. No holiday hours found. Source
Andover holiday trash
2026-27Hauler: Republic Services
- Thanksgiving week (Thu Nov 26, 2026)
FY27 guide lists Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day as holidays after which collections are one day later. No leaf collection the week of Thanksgiving. Call 978-623-8701 for delay alerts. - Christmas week (Fri Dec 25, 2026)
FY27 guide lists Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day as holidays after which collections are one day later. No leaf collection the week of Thanksgiving. Call 978-623-8701 for delay alerts. - New Year's week (Fri Jan 1, 2027)
FY27 guide lists Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day as holidays after which collections are one day later. No leaf collection the week of Thanksgiving. Call 978-623-8701 for delay alerts. - Christmas trees
Jan 4-15, 2027, on your regular collection day Natural trees only; Remove all decorations; One tree per household per week.
Checked November 9, 2026. Confirm with Andover DPW. Too much to put out? JunkRun, insured, text a photo for a price: (617) 545-0382. junkrun.co/holiday-trash-schedule/andover
After the holidays: a pile too big for the curb?
Too much for the Andover 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