Chelmsford 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: E.L. Harvey & Sons. Town contract; 1-800-321-3002; one bulk item per month, not in holiday weeks Source
Thanksgiving week
Thu Nov 26, 2026FY2027 flyer calendar marks Thu Nov 26 as a one-day-delay holiday. Pickup slides one day; no bulk item pickup in holiday weeks. Source
Christmas week
Fri Dec 25, 2026FY2027 flyer calendar marks Fri Dec 25 as a one-day-delay holiday. Pickup slides one day; no bulk item pickup in holiday weeks. Source
New Year's week
Fri Jan 1, 2027FY2027 flyer calendar marks Fri Jan 1 as a one-day-delay holiday. Pickup slides one day; no bulk item pickup in holiday weeks. Source
Christmas tree pickup, January 2027
Real trees are only taken on brush pickup days; the 2026-27 calendar shows no January brush week. No separate tree pickup dates posted. Source
Rules
- Real trees accepted only on brush pickup days
- Remove all wires and ornaments
Want it gone sooner? We pick up trees in Chelmsford, $40 and up.
Holiday waste rules in Chelmsford
Old string lights
Drop bins for broken or non-working string lights Nov 1 - Jan 31 at DPW, Senior Center, Town Hall and Adams Library. Working lights: Simple Recycling pickup. Source
Batteries and electronics
Button batteries, fluorescent bulbs go to the Battery and Bulb Shed behind Town Offices (9am-3pm on marked dates). Source
No Chelmsford guidance found for: wrapping paper, foil and bows, cardboard boxes, styrofoam, cooking oil and grease, live wreaths and garland. Call the DPW.
Bulky items, swap shop and transfer station
No bulk pickup during holiday weeks. Battery and Bulb Shed open only on marked dates (none in Dec 2026). Source
Chelmsford holiday trash
2026-27Hauler: E.L. Harvey & Sons
- Thanksgiving week (Thu Nov 26, 2026)
FY2027 flyer calendar marks Thu Nov 26 as a one-day-delay holiday. Pickup slides one day; no bulk item pickup in holiday weeks. - Christmas week (Fri Dec 25, 2026)
FY2027 flyer calendar marks Fri Dec 25 as a one-day-delay holiday. Pickup slides one day; no bulk item pickup in holiday weeks. - New Year's week (Fri Jan 1, 2027)
FY2027 flyer calendar marks Fri Jan 1 as a one-day-delay holiday. Pickup slides one day; no bulk item pickup in holiday weeks. - Christmas trees
Dates not posted yet (check back). Real trees accepted only on brush pickup days; Remove all wires and ornaments.
Checked November 9, 2026. Confirm with Chelmsford DPW. Too much to put out? JunkRun, insured, text a photo for a price: (617) 545-0382. junkrun.co/holiday-trash-schedule/chelmsford
After the holidays: a pile too big for the curb?
Too much for the Chelmsford 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