Middleton 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: No town curbside; private haulers or Transfer Station. Residents hire a licensed hauler (Health Dept list) or use the Transfer Station with a sticker. Source
Thanksgiving week
Thu Nov 26, 2026No town trash pickup. Transfer Station is open Wed, Sat, Sun, so Thursday Nov 26 is not an open day anyway. Private haulers set their own holiday schedule. Source
Christmas week
Fri Dec 25, 2026Transfer Station hours are Wed, Sat, Sun, so Friday Dec 25 is not an open day. No closures posted for Dec 26 (Sat). Private haulers vary. Source
New Year's week
Fri Jan 1, 2027Transfer Station hours are Wed, Sat, Sun, so Friday Jan 1 is not an open day. No closures posted. Private haulers vary. Source
Christmas tree pickup, January 2027
No curbside trash service and the Transfer Station page does not mention Christmas trees. Call 978-777-0407 to ask whether trees are accepted. Source
Want it gone sooner? We pick up trees in Middleton, $40 and up.
Holiday waste rules in Middleton
Batteries and electronics
Rechargeable batteries go in the designated recycling area; electronics $50 per item with a sticker. Car batteries not accepted. Source
No Middleton guidance found for: wrapping paper, foil and bows, cardboard boxes, styrofoam, old string lights, cooking oil and grease, live wreaths and garland. Call the DPW.
Bulky items, swap shop and transfer station
Transfer Station at Natsue Way, Wed/Sat/Sun 8 AM-4 PM. Sticker $195 first car, $50 each additional, recycling-only $45. Bulk items $50 each, mattresses $60. Only posted closure: Wed Nov 11. Tri-Town hazardous waste day Sat Nov 14, 9 AM-12 PM at Masconomet. Source
Holiday closures
- Wed Nov 11 closed (Veterans Day)
Middleton holiday trash
2026-27Hauler: No town curbside; private haulers or Transfer Station
- Thanksgiving week (Thu Nov 26, 2026)
No town trash pickup. Transfer Station is open Wed, Sat, Sun, so Thursday Nov 26 is not an open day anyway. Private haulers set their own holiday schedule. - Christmas week (Fri Dec 25, 2026)
Transfer Station hours are Wed, Sat, Sun, so Friday Dec 25 is not an open day. No closures posted for Dec 26 (Sat). Private haulers vary. - New Year's week (Fri Jan 1, 2027)
Transfer Station hours are Wed, Sat, Sun, so Friday Jan 1 is not an open day. No closures posted. Private haulers vary. - Christmas trees
No curbside pickup.
Checked November 9, 2026. Confirm with Middleton DPW. Too much to put out? JunkRun, insured, text a photo for a price: (617) 545-0382. junkrun.co/holiday-trash-schedule/middleton
After the holidays: a pile too big for the curb?
Too much for the Middleton 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