Dennis 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 (Transfer Station or private hauler). Transfer Station, 100 Theophilus F. Smith Rd, South Dennis. Source
Thanksgiving week
Thu Nov 26, 2026No town curbside trash found; Transfer Station only. Closed all legal holidays and, per the recycling guide, the day after Thanksgiving. Town holiday schedule lists Thu Nov 26 and Fri Nov 27 as holidays. Source
Christmas week
Fri Dec 25, 2026No town curbside trash found; Transfer Station only. Closed legal holidays; town schedule lists Christmas as Fri Dec 25, 2026. Source
New Year's week
Fri Jan 1, 2027No town curbside trash found; Transfer Station only. Closed legal holidays; town schedule lists New Year's Day on Fri Jan 1, 2027. Source
Christmas tree pickup, January 2027
No Christmas tree pickup, drop-off or January dates found. Call the Transfer Station at 508-760-6230. Source
Tree drop-off
- Dennis Transfer Station & Recycling Center, 100 Theophilus F. Smith Road, South Dennis, MA 02660. Wed-Sun 8am-4pm; closed Mon, Tue and legal holidays. Phone 508-760-6230. No tree rule posted. Source
Want it gone sooner? We pick up trees in Dennis, $40 and up.
Holiday waste rules in Dennis
Cardboard boxes
Flatten, fold or break down boxes. Waxed or food-soiled boxes go in trash. Source
Styrofoam
Styrofoam and packing materials cannot be recycled; put them in trash. Source
Old string lights
Incandescent and LED light bulbs go in trash; fluorescent bulbs go to the gate attendant. Source
Batteries and electronics
Alkaline batteries go in trash; other batteries are listed as accepted (see gate attendant). Source
Cooking oil and grease
Cooking and motor oil are listed as accepted at the Transfer Station. Source
No Dennis guidance found for: wrapping paper, foil and bows, live wreaths and garland. Call the DPW.
Bulky items, swap shop and transfer station
Transfer Station is closed Mon, Tue, legal holidays and (per the guide) the day after Thanksgiving. Bulky items are charged per item at the gate. Source
Holiday closures
- Thanksgiving closed (Thu Nov 26)
- Day after Thanksgiving closed (Fri Nov 27) per recycling guide
- Christmas closed (Fri Dec 25)
- New Year's Day closed (Fri Jan 1)
Dennis holiday trash
2026-27Hauler: No town hauler (Transfer Station or private hauler)
- Thanksgiving week (Thu Nov 26, 2026)
No town curbside trash found; Transfer Station only. Closed all legal holidays and, per the recycling guide, the day after Thanksgiving. Town holiday schedule lists Thu Nov 26 and Fri Nov 27 as holidays. - Christmas week (Fri Dec 25, 2026)
No town curbside trash found; Transfer Station only. Closed legal holidays; town schedule lists Christmas as Fri Dec 25, 2026. - New Year's week (Fri Jan 1, 2027)
No town curbside trash found; Transfer Station only. Closed legal holidays; town schedule lists New Year's Day on Fri Jan 1, 2027. - Christmas trees
Dates not posted yet (check back). - Tree drop-off
Dennis Transfer Station & Recycling Center, 100 Theophilus F. Smith Road, South Dennis, MA 02660. Wed-Sun 8am-4pm; closed Mon, Tue and legal holidays
Checked November 9, 2026. Confirm with Dennis DPW. Too much to put out? JunkRun, insured, text a photo for a price: (617) 545-0382. junkrun.co/holiday-trash-schedule/dennis
After the holidays: a pile too big for the curb?
Too much for the Dennis 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