Arlington 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: WM. WM, automated carts; WM 1-800-972-4545. Confirmed on the town's curbside program and recycling pages (Wayback copies, Aug-Oct 2026). Source
Thanksgiving week
Thu Nov 26, 2026Town page says trash and recycling are delayed one day on Thanksgiving Day (the holiday list, read on a Jan 2026 copy). The 2026 notice is not posted yet. Source
Christmas week
Fri Dec 25, 2026Town holiday list includes Christmas Day: trash and recycling are delayed one day. No Christmas 2026 notice yet. Source
New Year's week
Fri Jan 1, 2027Town holiday list includes New Year's Day: trash and recycling are delayed one day. No Jan 1, 2027 notice yet. Source
Christmas tree pickup, January 2027
No 2027 tree dates seen. Last season the town offered one curbside tree week in January (shorter than the earlier two weeks). Source
Last year: Town FAQ (2025-26): Christmas tree collection offered one week in January instead of two. Earlier research: Jan 12-16, 2026 on regular day; drop-off Sat Jan 24, 2026 at 33 Ryder St (dates not reopened).
Tree drop-off
- Reuse & Recycle Center, 33 Ryder St, Arlington. By appointment; one-day tree drop-off last year Jan 24. Residents only; call 781-316-3108 Source
Want it gone sooner? We pick up trees in Arlington, $40 and up.
Holiday waste rules in Arlington
Cardboard boxes
Reuse & Recycle Center accepts flattened cardboard; curbside recycling is cart-based with WM. Source
Styrofoam
Foam is allowed in the trash. The Reuse & Recycle Center will take only clean white rigid packing foam (cooler-type); no food trays or insulation foam. Source
Batteries and electronics
Reuse & Recycle Center (33 Ryder St, by appointment) takes non-alkaline batteries, e-waste and fluorescent bulbs. Alkaline batteries and non-fluorescent bulbs go in the trash. Source
No Arlington guidance found for: wrapping paper, foil and bows, old string lights, cooking oil and grease, live wreaths and garland. Call the DPW.
Bulky items, swap shop and transfer station
Reuse & Recycle Center by appointment (781-316-3108). WM bulky by phone 1-800-972-4545. Mattresses $55. Source
Arlington holiday trash
2026-27Hauler: WM
- Thanksgiving week (Thu Nov 26, 2026)
Town page says trash and recycling are delayed one day on Thanksgiving Day (the holiday list, read on a Jan 2026 copy). The 2026 notice is not posted yet. - Christmas week (Fri Dec 25, 2026)
Town holiday list includes Christmas Day: trash and recycling are delayed one day. No Christmas 2026 notice yet. - New Year's week (Fri Jan 1, 2027)
Town holiday list includes New Year's Day: trash and recycling are delayed one day. No Jan 1, 2027 notice yet. - Christmas trees
Dates not posted yet (check back). - Tree drop-off
Reuse & Recycle Center, 33 Ryder St, Arlington. By appointment; one-day tree drop-off last year Jan 24
Checked November 9, 2026. Confirm with Arlington DPW. Too much to put out? JunkRun, insured, text a photo for a price: (617) 545-0382. junkrun.co/holiday-trash-schedule/arlington
After the holidays: a pile too big for the curb?
Too much for the Arlington 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