Lynn 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. City contract. Carts out by 7 a.m. (not before 5 p.m. the day before). Hotline 1-855-533-3400. Source
Thanksgiving week
Thu Nov 26, 2026The 2026-27 city calendar marks Thu Nov 26 as an observed holiday: collection is delayed by a day. Source
Christmas week
Fri Dec 25, 2026The 2026-27 city calendar marks Fri Dec 25 as an observed holiday: collection is delayed by a day. Source
New Year's week
Fri Jan 1, 2027The 2026-27 city calendar marks Fri Jan 1, 2027 as an observed holiday: collection is delayed by a day. Source
Christmas tree pickup, January 2027
Jan 4-8, 2027 (regular trash day)
City calendar: "Christmas tree pickup will be Jan 4-8, 2027." Calendar shows it highlighted Jan 4-8. No rules for trees were on the calendar; an earlier city flyer said no artificial trees, bags, decorations or stands (not re-opened). Source
Tree drop-off
- Lynn DPW, 250 Commercial St, Lynn. Mon-Thu 8:30-2:30, Fri 8:30-noon (calendar). Listed for mattresses, TVs, bulbs; the calendar does not say trees are accepted. Lynn residents, ID required. Source
Want it gone sooner? We pick up trees in Lynn, $40 and up.
Holiday waste rules in Lynn
Cardboard boxes
Calendar hint: rinse containers and flatten all cardboard. Source
Styrofoam
Calendar lists Styrofoam among items that do not go in the recycle cart. Source
Old string lights
Calendar: fluorescent bulbs accepted at Bulky Item Days and at DPW 250 Commercial St Mon-Thu business hours. Light strings not mentioned. Source
No Lynn guidance found for: wrapping paper, foil and bows, batteries and electronics, cooking oil and grease, live wreaths and garland. Call the DPW.
Bulky items, swap shop and transfer station
Curbside furniture by appointment with Capitol (calendar says $22 per item; call 1-855-533-3400). Free Bulky Item Days at Reworld, 247 Commercial St, 8-noon: next Apr 17, 2027 (Nov 7 was the last 2026 one). Leaf/yard curbside weeks Nov 16 and Dec 7. Hazardous waste next May 15, 2027. Source
Lynn holiday trash
2026-27Hauler: Capitol Waste Services
- Thanksgiving week (Thu Nov 26, 2026)
The 2026-27 city calendar marks Thu Nov 26 as an observed holiday: collection is delayed by a day. - Christmas week (Fri Dec 25, 2026)
The 2026-27 city calendar marks Fri Dec 25 as an observed holiday: collection is delayed by a day. - New Year's week (Fri Jan 1, 2027)
The 2026-27 city calendar marks Fri Jan 1, 2027 as an observed holiday: collection is delayed by a day. - Christmas trees
Jan 4-8, 2027 (regular trash day) - Tree drop-off
Lynn DPW, 250 Commercial St, Lynn. Mon-Thu 8:30-2:30, Fri 8:30-noon (calendar)
Checked November 9, 2026. Confirm with Lynn DPW. Too much to put out? JunkRun, insured, text a photo for a price: (617) 545-0382. junkrun.co/holiday-trash-schedule/lynn
After the holidays: a pile too big for the curb?
Too much for the Lynn 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