Lowell 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: Waste Management (WM). City contract; WM 800-972-4545 for bulk Source
Thanksgiving week
Thu Nov 26, 2026No 2026 Lowell notice found. WM's national holiday page lists Thanksgiving Nov 26, Christmas Dec 25 and Jan 1 as commonly observed but says holidays vary by location. Source
Christmas week
Fri Dec 25, 2026No 2026 Lowell notice found. WM's national holiday page lists Thanksgiving Nov 26, Christmas Dec 25 and Jan 1 as commonly observed but says holidays vary by location. Source
New Year's week
Fri Jan 1, 2027No 2026 Lowell notice found. WM's national holiday page lists Thanksgiving Nov 26, Christmas Dec 25 and Jan 1 as commonly observed but says holidays vary by location. Source
Christmas tree pickup, January 2027
2026-27 tree disposal not posted yet. Last season the city ran park drop-offs for about three weeks after Christmas. Source
Last year: 2025-26: free drop-off Dec 25, 2025 - Jan 14, 2026 at neighborhood parks (Sheehy Park, Oliveria Park, Cawley Stadium, Saint Louis Playground, Dutton St Lot, Callery Park, Campbell Field, Ventura Field); Lowell Ward Youth curbside pickups Dec 27, Jan 3, Jan 10 (donation)
Rules
- Remove all ornaments, lights, tinsel, decorations
Want it gone sooner? We pick up trees in Lowell, $40 and up.
Holiday waste rules in Lowell
Lowell has not posted holiday-specific waste guidance that we could find.
Bulky items, swap shop and transfer station
City DPW recycling drop-off at 1365 Middlesex St, Tue-Thu 10am-3pm (compactor locked; call 978-674-4309). No holiday hours found. Source
Lowell holiday trash
2026-27Hauler: Waste Management (WM)
- Thanksgiving week (Thu Nov 26, 2026)
No 2026 Lowell notice found. WM's national holiday page lists Thanksgiving Nov 26, Christmas Dec 25 and Jan 1 as commonly observed but says holidays vary by location. - Christmas week (Fri Dec 25, 2026)
No 2026 Lowell notice found. WM's national holiday page lists Thanksgiving Nov 26, Christmas Dec 25 and Jan 1 as commonly observed but says holidays vary by location. - New Year's week (Fri Jan 1, 2027)
No 2026 Lowell notice found. WM's national holiday page lists Thanksgiving Nov 26, Christmas Dec 25 and Jan 1 as commonly observed but says holidays vary by location. - Christmas trees
Dates not posted yet (check back). Remove all ornaments, lights, tinsel, decorations.
Checked November 9, 2026. Confirm with Lowell DPW. Too much to put out? JunkRun, insured, text a photo for a price: (617) 545-0382. junkrun.co/holiday-trash-schedule/lowell
After the holidays: a pile too big for the curb?
Too much for the Lowell 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