Burlington 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 1-800-442-9006; bulk pickups 1-800-442-9006. Holiday/delay weeks: report misses by noon Saturday. Source
Thanksgiving week
Thu Nov 26, 2026Town page: if a holiday hits, trash and recycling are delayed one day and picked up on Friday. No 2026 holiday notice posted yet; calendar marks town holidays. Missed pickup: call DPW 781-270-1670. Source
Christmas week
Fri Dec 25, 2026Town page: if a holiday hits, trash and recycling are delayed one day and picked up on Friday. No 2026 holiday notice posted yet; calendar marks town holidays. Missed pickup: call DPW 781-270-1670. Source
New Year's week
Fri Jan 1, 2027Town page: if a holiday hits, trash and recycling are delayed one day and picked up on Friday. No 2026 holiday notice posted yet; calendar marks town holidays. Missed pickup: call DPW 781-270-1670. Source
Christmas tree pickup, January 2027
One week only, starting Mon Jan 11, 2027 (at curb by 7 am Monday)
2026-27 town calendar posts one-week curbside tree pickup starting Jan 11, 2027. Have the tree curbside by 7 am Monday. Trees over 6 ft must be cut in half. Source
Rules
- Trees over 6 ft cut in half
- Missed tree: call DPW 781-270-1670 on Mon Jan 18, 2027
Want it gone sooner? We pick up trees in Burlington, $40 and up.
Holiday waste rules in Burlington
Cardboard boxes
All cardboard is mandatory to recycle and not accepted in the trash. Flatten and fold boxes so they fit in the green toter. Source
Styrofoam
Styrofoam and plastic bags are not allowed by the trash hauler / not recyclable curbside. Source
Batteries and electronics
Batteries and light bulbs are household hazardous waste; call the Board of Health 781-270-1955. Republic collects TVs/electronics for a fee by appointment. Source
No Burlington 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
Bulk items: call Republic at 1-800-442-9006 to schedule. Holiday/delay weeks: call by noon Saturday to report a miss. No transfer station holiday hours found. Source
Burlington holiday trash
2026-27Hauler: Republic Services
- Thanksgiving week (Thu Nov 26, 2026)
Town page: if a holiday hits, trash and recycling are delayed one day and picked up on Friday. No 2026 holiday notice posted yet; calendar marks town holidays. Missed pickup: call DPW 781-270-1670. - Christmas week (Fri Dec 25, 2026)
Town page: if a holiday hits, trash and recycling are delayed one day and picked up on Friday. No 2026 holiday notice posted yet; calendar marks town holidays. Missed pickup: call DPW 781-270-1670. - New Year's week (Fri Jan 1, 2027)
Town page: if a holiday hits, trash and recycling are delayed one day and picked up on Friday. No 2026 holiday notice posted yet; calendar marks town holidays. Missed pickup: call DPW 781-270-1670. - Christmas trees
One week only, starting Mon Jan 11, 2027 (at curb by 7 am Monday) Trees over 6 ft cut in half; Missed tree: call DPW 781-270-1670 on Mon Jan 18, 2027.
Checked November 9, 2026. Confirm with Burlington DPW. Too much to put out? JunkRun, insured, text a photo for a price: (617) 545-0382. junkrun.co/holiday-trash-schedule/burlington
After the holidays: a pile too big for the curb?
Too much for the Burlington 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