Bedford 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: Bedford DPW (municipal curbside). Town crews; weekly trash and recycling in 48-gal carts Source
Thanksgiving week
Thu Nov 26, 20262026-27 calendar marks no holiday trash delay for this date; only Labor Day and Memorial Day weeks are marked. Collection stays on the regular day. Source
Christmas week
Fri Dec 25, 20262026-27 calendar marks no holiday trash delay for this date; only Labor Day and Memorial Day weeks are marked. Collection stays on the regular day. Source
New Year's week
Fri Jan 1, 20272026-27 calendar marks no holiday trash delay for this date; only Labor Day and Memorial Day weeks are marked. Collection stays on the regular day. Source
Christmas tree pickup, January 2027
Curbside Christmas tree collection Mon Jan 11, 2027 (marked on the 2026-27 calendar)
2026-27 calendar shows Christmas tree collection on Mon Jan 11, 2027. Recycling Center also takes natural trees. Source
Rules
- Natural trees only, per BRC drop-off list
Tree drop-off
- Bedford Recycling Center (BRC), 108 Carlisle Rd. Wed and Sat 8am-1pm; closed Wed Nov 25 and Sat Dec 26 per calendar. Resident drop-off; natural Christmas trees accepted Source
Want it gone sooner? We pick up trees in Bedford, $40 and up.
Holiday waste rules in Bedford
Cardboard boxes
Flatten all boxes and remove packing like paper stuffing and bubble wrap (BRC). Source
Styrofoam
BRC takes only solid white packaging bracing (EPS #6). Source
Batteries and electronics
BRC accepts rechargeable batteries and bulbs; electronics by appointment. Source
No Bedford 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
Bulky furniture is by appointment on Mondays (Recycle Coach). Recycling Center closed Wed Nov 25 and Sat Dec 26 (red on calendar). Source
Holiday closures
- Wed Nov 25 BRC closed
- Sat Dec 26 BRC closed
Bedford holiday trash
2026-27Hauler: Bedford DPW (municipal curbside)
- Thanksgiving week (Thu Nov 26, 2026)
2026-27 calendar marks no holiday trash delay for this date; only Labor Day and Memorial Day weeks are marked. Collection stays on the regular day. - Christmas week (Fri Dec 25, 2026)
2026-27 calendar marks no holiday trash delay for this date; only Labor Day and Memorial Day weeks are marked. Collection stays on the regular day. - New Year's week (Fri Jan 1, 2027)
2026-27 calendar marks no holiday trash delay for this date; only Labor Day and Memorial Day weeks are marked. Collection stays on the regular day. - Christmas trees
Curbside Christmas tree collection Mon Jan 11, 2027 (marked on the 2026-27 calendar) Natural trees only, per BRC drop-off list. - Tree drop-off
Bedford Recycling Center (BRC), 108 Carlisle Rd. Wed and Sat 8am-1pm; closed Wed Nov 25 and Sat Dec 26 per calendar
Checked November 9, 2026. Confirm with Bedford DPW. Too much to put out? JunkRun, insured, text a photo for a price: (617) 545-0382. junkrun.co/holiday-trash-schedule/bedford
After the holidays: a pile too big for the curb?
Too much for the Bedford 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