Brewster 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: No town hauler (Recycling Center PAYT or private hauler). Recycling Center, 201 Run Hill Rd. Trash goes in PAYT bags. Source
Thanksgiving week
Thu Nov 26, 2026No town curbside found. Recycling Center is open Mon-Wed Nov 23-25, closed Thu Nov 26 and Fri Nov 27, open Sat Nov 28 (Swap Shop open too). Source
Christmas week
Fri Dec 25, 2026No town curbside found. Recycling Center is closed Tue, Wed and holidays; no Christmas 2026 notice posted yet. Source
New Year's week
Fri Jan 1, 2027No town curbside found. Recycling Center is closed Tue, Wed and holidays; no New Year 2026-27 notice posted yet. Source
Christmas tree pickup, January 2027
Not posted for 2026-27. Last season the town offered free tree drop-off through January 2026 with a permit; trees bare of ornaments and lights. Call DPW at 508-896-3212. Source
Last year: DPW offered free tree drop-off at the transfer station with a Recycling Center permit through Jan 2026 (DPW line says through Feb 1, 2026).
Rules
- Remove all ornaments, tinsel and lights (last year's notice)
- Valid Recycling Center permit (last year's notice)
- Trees were chipped
Tree drop-off
- Brewster Recycling Center, 201 Run Hill Road, Brewster, MA 02631. 8am-3pm; closed Tue, Wed and holidays. Last year's tree drop-off was free with permit. 2026-27 not posted. Source
Want it gone sooner? We pick up trees in Brewster, $40 and up.
Holiday waste rules in Brewster
Cardboard boxes
Paper and cardboard are accepted for recycling at the Recycling Center. Source
Old string lights
Last season old holiday lights were accepted at the transfer station through January 2026: mini, rope, garland, C7/C9 and LED lights. Not accepted: lights attached to artificial trees and lighted decorations (stars, angels, figures). 2026-27 not posted. Source
No Brewster guidance found for: wrapping paper, foil and bows, styrofoam, batteries and electronics, cooking oil and grease, live wreaths and garland. Call the DPW.
Bulky items, swap shop and transfer station
Recycling Center is open 8am-3pm, closed Tue, Wed and holidays. Swap Shop Thu-Mon 10am-2pm. Thanksgiving week hours are posted. Source
Holiday closures
- Thu Nov 26 closed (Swap Shop closed)
- Fri Nov 27 closed (Swap Shop closed)
Swap shop: Swap Shop, Thu-Mon 10am-2pm (closed Thu Nov 26 and Fri Nov 27; open Sat Nov 28)
Brewster holiday trash
2026-27Hauler: No town hauler (Recycling Center PAYT or private hauler)
- Thanksgiving week (Thu Nov 26, 2026)
No town curbside found. Recycling Center is open Mon-Wed Nov 23-25, closed Thu Nov 26 and Fri Nov 27, open Sat Nov 28 (Swap Shop open too). - Christmas week (Fri Dec 25, 2026)
No town curbside found. Recycling Center is closed Tue, Wed and holidays; no Christmas 2026 notice posted yet. - New Year's week (Fri Jan 1, 2027)
No town curbside found. Recycling Center is closed Tue, Wed and holidays; no New Year 2026-27 notice posted yet. - Christmas trees
Dates not posted yet (check back). Remove all ornaments, tinsel and lights (last year's notice); Valid Recycling Center permit (last year's notice); Trees were chipped. - Tree drop-off
Brewster Recycling Center, 201 Run Hill Road, Brewster, MA 02631. 8am-3pm; closed Tue, Wed and holidays
Checked November 9, 2026. Confirm with Brewster DPW. Too much to put out? JunkRun, insured, text a photo for a price: (617) 545-0382. junkrun.co/holiday-trash-schedule/brewster
After the holidays: a pile too big for the curb?
Too much for the Brewster 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