Dracut 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: Casella. Town contract, quarterly fee; missed pickups (603) 898-3680; carts out by 7 am Source
Thanksgiving week
Thu Nov 26, 20262026 recycling calendar: when a collection day falls on a holiday, that day and the rest of the week slide one day; Friday goes to Saturday. Thu Nov 26 shown as a holiday. Source
Christmas week
Fri Dec 25, 20262026 recycling calendar: when a collection day falls on a holiday, that day and the rest of the week slide one day; Friday goes to Saturday. Fri Dec 25 shown as a holiday. Source
New Year's week
Fri Jan 1, 20272026 recycling calendar: when a collection day falls on a holiday, that day and the rest of the week slide one day; Friday goes to Saturday. 2026 calendar ends Dec; 2027 calendar not posted yet. Source
Christmas tree pickup, January 2027
No 2026-27 tree info found. An older DPW letter (Dec 2023) was not re-opened, so nothing is stated for this season. Source
Want it gone sooner? We pick up trees in Dracut, $40 and up.
Holiday waste rules in Dracut
Dracut has not posted holiday-specific waste guidance that we could find.
Bulky items, swap shop and transfer station
Free bulk item: one per week, Fridays, pre-register with Casella; not in holiday weeks. DPW Dillon Center, 833 Hildreth St, takes cardboard and textiles. Source
Dracut holiday trash
2026-27Hauler: Casella
- Thanksgiving week (Thu Nov 26, 2026)
2026 recycling calendar: when a collection day falls on a holiday, that day and the rest of the week slide one day; Friday goes to Saturday. Thu Nov 26 shown as a holiday. - Christmas week (Fri Dec 25, 2026)
2026 recycling calendar: when a collection day falls on a holiday, that day and the rest of the week slide one day; Friday goes to Saturday. Fri Dec 25 shown as a holiday. - New Year's week (Fri Jan 1, 2027)
2026 recycling calendar: when a collection day falls on a holiday, that day and the rest of the week slide one day; Friday goes to Saturday. 2026 calendar ends Dec; 2027 calendar not posted yet. - Christmas trees
Dates not posted yet (check back).
Checked November 9, 2026. Confirm with Dracut DPW. Too much to put out? JunkRun, insured, text a photo for a price: (617) 545-0382. junkrun.co/holiday-trash-schedule/dracut
After the holidays: a pile too big for the curb?
Too much for the Dracut 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