Marblehead 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: Republic Services. Republic Services; carts packet (town-issued carts since July 1, 2026) from earlier research, not reopened. Missed pickup: Health Dept 781-631-0212 (confirmed on town page, Wayback copy June 2026). Source
Thanksgiving week
Thu Nov 26, 2026Town page: trash and recycling are delayed one day on Thanksgiving Day, and the Transfer Station is closed. Exact 2026 collection days get posted the holiday week; not up yet. Source
Last year: 2025 notice (Nov 20, 2025): Thu Nov 27 pickup moved to Fri Nov 28, Fri to Sat Nov 29; Transfer Station closed Nov 27-28.
Christmas week
Fri Dec 25, 2026Town page: Christmas Day delays trash and recycling one day and closes the Transfer Station (it also closes the day before Christmas). Exact 2026 days not posted yet. Source
New Year's week
Fri Jan 1, 2027Town page: New Year's Day delays trash and recycling one day and closes the Transfer Station (also closed the day before). Exact Jan 2027 days not posted yet. Source
Christmas tree pickup, January 2027
No January 2027 tree dates posted as of Nov 9. Last year ran through Jan 16, 2026. Highway Dept 781-631-1750. Source
Last year: Curbside through Fri Jan 16, 2026 (DPW notice). Trees bare: no lights, ornaments, bags, stands; wreaths and garlands not collected (Marblehead Current, news report). Fire Dept tree bonfire held at Riverhead Beach.
Tree drop-off
- Marblehead Transfer Station, 5 Woodfin Terrace. Mon-Sat 7:30-3:25, closed 12-1. Residents with facility sticker; closed Thanksgiving, day after, day before Christmas, Christmas, day before New Year and New Year's Day (standing closure list). Source
Want it gone sooner? We pick up trees in Marblehead, $40 and up.
Holiday waste rules in Marblehead
Marblehead has not posted holiday-specific waste guidance that we could find.
Bulky items, swap shop and transfer station
Transfer Station, 5 Woodfin Terrace, Mon-Sat 7:30-3:25 (closed 12-1), facility sticker required. Closed Thanksgiving, day after Thanksgiving, day before Christmas, Christmas, day before New Year and New Year's Day. Swap Shed first Saturday Nov-Apr, 9-11:30. Tipping fee notice on 2026 notice. Source
Holiday closures
- Thanksgiving Day (Thu Nov 26) and the day after (Fri Nov 27), per standing closure list
- Day before Christmas (Dec 24) and Christmas Day
- Day before New Year (Dec 31) and New Year's Day
Swap shop: Swap Shed at Transfer Station: first Saturday of the month Nov-Apr, 9:00-11:30 am; facility sticker required
Marblehead holiday trash
2026-27Hauler: Republic Services
- Thanksgiving week (Thu Nov 26, 2026)
Town page: trash and recycling are delayed one day on Thanksgiving Day, and the Transfer Station is closed. Exact 2026 collection days get posted the holiday week; not up yet. - Christmas week (Fri Dec 25, 2026)
Town page: Christmas Day delays trash and recycling one day and closes the Transfer Station (it also closes the day before Christmas). Exact 2026 days not posted yet. - New Year's week (Fri Jan 1, 2027)
Town page: New Year's Day delays trash and recycling one day and closes the Transfer Station (also closed the day before). Exact Jan 2027 days not posted yet. - Christmas trees
Dates not posted yet (check back). - Tree drop-off
Marblehead Transfer Station, 5 Woodfin Terrace. Mon-Sat 7:30-3:25, closed 12-1
Checked November 9, 2026. Confirm with Marblehead DPW. Too much to put out? JunkRun, insured, text a photo for a price: (617) 545-0382. junkrun.co/holiday-trash-schedule/marblehead
After the holidays: a pile too big for the curb?
Too much for the Marblehead 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