Needham 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: None (RTS drop-off). No curbside trash; residents use the Recycling & Transfer Station, 1421 Central Ave, 781-455-7568 Source
Thanksgiving week
Thu Nov 26, 2026No curbside collection. RTS closed Thu Nov 26; open Wed Nov 25 7am-4pm, Fri Nov 27 7am-12pm, Sat Nov 28 7am-4pm. Source
Christmas week
Fri Dec 25, 2026No curbside collection. RTS open Wed Dec 23 7am-4pm, Thu Dec 24 7am-12pm, closed Fri Dec 25, open Sat Dec 26 7am-4pm. Source
New Year's week
Fri Jan 1, 2027No curbside collection. RTS closed Fri Jan 1, 2027. Source
Christmas tree pickup, January 2027
No curbside tree pickup. Take trees to the RTS tree pile or brush area, bare of decorations, wires and bags. Regular hours Tue-Sat; closed Dec 25 and Jan 1. Source
Rules
- remove all ornaments, decorations and wires
- remove tree from tree bags
Tree drop-off
- Needham RTS, 1421 Central Avenue. Tue-Thu 7am-4pm, Fri 7am-12pm, Sat 7am-4pm; closed Sun/Mon. Bring trees to the brush/Christmas tree pile; fee for trees not stated on pages read Source
Want it gone sooner? We pick up trees in Needham, $40 and up.
Holiday waste rules in Needham
Wrapping paper, foil and bows
Only paper and tissue wrap recycles; remove bows and ribbons. Mylar, cellophane and metallic paper go in the trash. Source
Cardboard boxes
Cardboard accepted free at the RTS; flatten boxes and keep packaging tape on. Source
Styrofoam
Blocks go in yellow trash bags; peanuts can go to shipping stores like UPS Store. Not recyclable at the RTS. Source
Old string lights
Non-working light strings go in the RTS scrap metal pile, free. Source
Batteries and electronics
Rechargeable, specialty and button batteries free; no alkaline (trash). TVs and monitors $20 each. Source
Live wreaths and garland
Not compostable (too much wire). Remove decorations, then put in a yellow trash bag. Source
No Needham guidance found for: cooking oil and grease. Call the DPW.
Bulky items, swap shop and transfer station
No curbside bulky pickup; bring items to the RTS for a per-item fee. Swap shop open Tue-Thu 7:30am-3pm, Fri 7:30am-12pm, Sat 7:30am-3pm. Veterans Day (Nov 11) RTS closed; Leaf Sunday Nov 29 10am-4pm. Source
Holiday closures
- Wed Nov 11 closed
- Thu Nov 26 closed
- Fri Dec 25 closed
- Fri Jan 1 closed
Swap shop: Needham RTS Swap Shop: Tue-Thu 7:30am-3pm, Fri 7:30am-12pm, Sat 7:30am-3pm
Needham holiday trash
2026-27Hauler: None (RTS drop-off)
- Thanksgiving week (Thu Nov 26, 2026)
No curbside collection. RTS closed Thu Nov 26; open Wed Nov 25 7am-4pm, Fri Nov 27 7am-12pm, Sat Nov 28 7am-4pm. - Christmas week (Fri Dec 25, 2026)
No curbside collection. RTS open Wed Dec 23 7am-4pm, Thu Dec 24 7am-12pm, closed Fri Dec 25, open Sat Dec 26 7am-4pm. - New Year's week (Fri Jan 1, 2027)
No curbside collection. RTS closed Fri Jan 1, 2027. - Christmas trees
No curbside pickup. remove all ornaments, decorations and wires; remove tree from tree bags. - Tree drop-off
Needham RTS, 1421 Central Avenue. Tue-Thu 7am-4pm, Fri 7am-12pm, Sat 7am-4pm; closed Sun/Mon
Checked November 9, 2026. Confirm with Needham DPW. Too much to put out? JunkRun, insured, text a photo for a price: (617) 545-0382. junkrun.co/holiday-trash-schedule/needham
After the holidays: a pile too big for the curb?
Too much for the Needham 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