Lexington 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: Capitol Waste Services. Town contract; missed pickups 855-533-3400; set out by 7 am; collection day in LexSortSmart Source
Thanksgiving week
Thu Nov 26, 2026Town holiday page (2026-27): curbside trash/recycling normally runs on a 1-day delay from the holiday on; Friday pickup moves to Saturday. Town offices closed Thu Nov 26. Source
Christmas week
Fri Dec 25, 2026Town holiday page (2026-27): curbside trash/recycling normally runs on a 1-day delay from the holiday on; Friday pickup moves to Saturday. Town offices closed Fri Dec 25. Source
New Year's week
Fri Jan 1, 2027Town holiday page (2026-27): curbside trash/recycling normally runs on a 1-day delay from the holiday on; Friday pickup moves to Saturday. Town offices closed Fri Jan 1 2027. Source
Christmas tree pickup, January 2027
The 2025-26 brochure calendar has a 'Holiday Tree Collection' key but the dates are in a graphic we could not read, and the 2026-27 brochure was not reachable. Check LexSortSmart for Jan 2027 dates. Source
Rules
- Remove ornaments, lights, tinsel (earlier brochure)
- No bags
Tree drop-off
- Lexington Composting and Recycling Facility, 60 Hartwell Avenue. Closed legal holidays; check LexSortSmart. Accepts trees per earlier research (not re-verified) Source
Want it gone sooner? We pick up trees in Lexington, $40 and up.
Holiday waste rules in Lexington
Cardboard boxes
Drop-off at Hartwell Ave: boxes must be flattened; remove foam, bubble wrap and air pillows (2025-26 brochure). Source
Old string lights
Hartwell Ave facility wants damaged or working string lights for recycling (2025-26 brochure). Source
No Lexington guidance found for: wrapping paper, foil and bows, styrofoam, batteries and electronics, cooking oil and grease, live wreaths and garland. Call the DPW.
Bulky items, swap shop and transfer station
One bulky item per week curbside with regular trash. Hartwell Ave facility is closed on holidays; confirm hours on lexingtonma.gov/Hartwell or LexSortSmart. Source
Holiday closures
- Closed legal holidays (Nov 26, Dec 25, Jan 1)
Lexington holiday trash
2026-27Hauler: Capitol Waste Services
- Thanksgiving week (Thu Nov 26, 2026)
Town holiday page (2026-27): curbside trash/recycling normally runs on a 1-day delay from the holiday on; Friday pickup moves to Saturday. Town offices closed Thu Nov 26. - Christmas week (Fri Dec 25, 2026)
Town holiday page (2026-27): curbside trash/recycling normally runs on a 1-day delay from the holiday on; Friday pickup moves to Saturday. Town offices closed Fri Dec 25. - New Year's week (Fri Jan 1, 2027)
Town holiday page (2026-27): curbside trash/recycling normally runs on a 1-day delay from the holiday on; Friday pickup moves to Saturday. Town offices closed Fri Jan 1 2027. - Christmas trees
Dates not posted yet (check back). Remove ornaments, lights, tinsel (earlier brochure); No bags. - Tree drop-off
Lexington Composting and Recycling Facility, 60 Hartwell Avenue. Closed legal holidays; check LexSortSmart
Checked November 9, 2026. Confirm with Lexington DPW. Too much to put out? JunkRun, insured, text a photo for a price: (617) 545-0382. junkrun.co/holiday-trash-schedule/lexington
After the holidays: a pile too big for the curb?
Too much for the Lexington 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