Dedham 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: Boston Carting Services. Town contract; 800-338-3867; DPW 781-751-9350 Source
Thanksgiving week
Thu Nov 26, 2026Not posted by the town yet. Standing rule (via trashschedules.com 2026 page quoting Dedham holiday list): collection slides one day for the rest of the week after a holiday, so Thu Nov 26 and Fri Nov 27 would run Fri and Sat. Source
Christmas week
Fri Dec 25, 2026Not posted by the town yet. Standing rule (via trashschedules.com 2026 page): Christmas Dec 25 is listed as a holiday and collection slides one day for the rest of that week (Friday pickup to Saturday). Source
New Year's week
Fri Jan 1, 2027No Jan 1, 2027 notice yet. Town lists New Year's Day as a holiday; a Patch post says Jan 1 delays trash and recycling one day for the rest of that week (older post, not 2027). Source
Christmas tree pickup, January 2027
No 2027 dates found. Historically DPW collects curbside trees through January (2019 Patch article). Trees must be bare: no lights, ornaments, tinsel, garland or plastic. Source
Last year: Older Patch posts (2018, 2019) say DPW picks up curbside trees starting early January and through January until all are collected; not necessarily your trash day. No 2026 dates found.
Rules
- remove lights, ornaments, tinsel, garland and plastic
Want it gone sooner? We pick up trees in Dedham, $40 and up.
Holiday waste rules in Dedham
Cardboard boxes
2019 holiday notice: extra cardboard and paper may be set out beside carts in open barrels, bags or boxes during extra-recycling weeks. Old notice, not 2026. Source
Styrofoam
Styrofoam and plastic bags are not accepted in single-stream recycling (2019 notice). Source
No Dedham guidance found for: wrapping paper, foil and bows, old string lights, batteries and electronics, cooking oil and grease, live wreaths and garland. Call the DPW.
Bulky items, swap shop and transfer station
Bulky and white goods by appointment with Boston Carting (800-338-3867). No holiday closures or special days found; town DPW pages returned 403. Source
Dedham holiday trash
2026-27Hauler: Boston Carting Services
- Thanksgiving week (Thu Nov 26, 2026)
Not posted by the town yet. Standing rule (via trashschedules.com 2026 page quoting Dedham holiday list): collection slides one day for the rest of the week after a holiday, so Thu Nov 26 and Fri Nov 27 would run Fri and Sat. - Christmas week (Fri Dec 25, 2026)
Not posted by the town yet. Standing rule (via trashschedules.com 2026 page): Christmas Dec 25 is listed as a holiday and collection slides one day for the rest of that week (Friday pickup to Saturday). - New Year's week (Fri Jan 1, 2027)
No Jan 1, 2027 notice yet. Town lists New Year's Day as a holiday; a Patch post says Jan 1 delays trash and recycling one day for the rest of that week (older post, not 2027). - Christmas trees
Dates not posted yet (check back). remove lights, ornaments, tinsel, garland and plastic.
Checked November 9, 2026. Confirm with Dedham DPW. Too much to put out? JunkRun, insured, text a photo for a price: (617) 545-0382. junkrun.co/holiday-trash-schedule/dedham
After the holidays: a pile too big for the curb?
Too much for the Dedham 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