Billerica 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: Waste Management (WM). Town contract; WM 800-972-4545; carts out by 7 am; Mon-Fri collection Source
Thanksgiving week
Thu Nov 26, 20262026-27 guide: when a holiday falls on a collection day, collection is delayed one day for the rest of that week. Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day are listed. Source
Christmas week
Fri Dec 25, 20262026-27 guide: when a holiday falls on a collection day, collection is delayed one day for the rest of that week. Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day are listed. Source
New Year's week
Fri Jan 1, 20272026-27 guide: when a holiday falls on a collection day, collection is delayed one day for the rest of that week. Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day are listed. Source
Christmas tree pickup, January 2027
Curbside Jan 4-8, 2027; drop-off Dec 26, 2026 - Jan 30, 2027
Real trees and wreaths go curbside Jan 4-8, 2027, or to 250 Boston Rd from Dec 26 to Jan 30. No decorations, stands or bags. Source
Rules
- No decorations, stands or tree bags
- Wreaths bagged and placed in blue trash cart
Tree drop-off
- Billerica tree drop-off, 250 Boston Rd. Dec 26, 2026 - Jan 30, 2027; real trees and wreaths Source
Want it gone sooner? We pick up trees in Billerica, $40 and up.
Holiday waste rules in Billerica
Cardboard boxes
Excess cardboard can be bundled in 8-inch-thick bundles (max 16x30 in) beside the recycling cart. Extra holiday cardboard can go to 250 Boston Rd Dec 21, 2026 - Jan 8, 2027. Source
Live wreaths and garland
Wreaths should be bagged and put in your blue trash cart, or dropped at 250 Boston Rd. Source
No Billerica guidance found for: wrapping paper, foil and bows, styrofoam, old string lights, batteries and electronics, cooking oil and grease. Call the DPW.
Bulky items, swap shop and transfer station
Bulk pickup is Wednesdays through WM, paid per item, and only delayed if a holiday falls on a Wednesday. White goods use a subcontractor; delays may vary. Source
Billerica holiday trash
2026-27Hauler: Waste Management (WM)
- Thanksgiving week (Thu Nov 26, 2026)
2026-27 guide: when a holiday falls on a collection day, collection is delayed one day for the rest of that week. Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day are listed. - Christmas week (Fri Dec 25, 2026)
2026-27 guide: when a holiday falls on a collection day, collection is delayed one day for the rest of that week. Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day are listed. - New Year's week (Fri Jan 1, 2027)
2026-27 guide: when a holiday falls on a collection day, collection is delayed one day for the rest of that week. Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day are listed. - Christmas trees
Curbside Jan 4-8, 2027; drop-off Dec 26, 2026 - Jan 30, 2027 No decorations, stands or tree bags; Wreaths bagged and placed in blue trash cart. - Tree drop-off
Billerica tree drop-off, 250 Boston Rd
Checked November 9, 2026. Confirm with Billerica DPW. Too much to put out? JunkRun, insured, text a photo for a price: (617) 545-0382. junkrun.co/holiday-trash-schedule/billerica
After the holidays: a pile too big for the curb?
Too much for the Billerica 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