North Reading 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: Casella. Town carts, collection since July 1, 2026. Casella Customer Care 978-278-3122. Source
Thanksgiving week
Thu Nov 26, 2026Official 2026 holiday sheet: when a collection day falls on a holiday, that day and the rest of the week slide one day (Friday's goes to Saturday). Thanksgiving is listed as Thu Nov 26, 2026. Source
Christmas week
Fri Dec 25, 2026Official 2026 holiday sheet: when a collection day falls on a holiday, that day and the rest of the week slide one day (Friday's goes to Saturday). Christmas is listed as Fri Dec 25, 2026, so Friday pickups run Saturday Dec 26. Source
New Year's week
Fri Jan 1, 2027Official 2026 holiday sheet: when a collection day falls on a holiday, that day and the rest of the week slide one day (Friday's goes to Saturday). New Year's Day is listed as Fri Jan 1, 2027, so Friday pickups run Saturday Jan 2. Source
Christmas tree pickup, January 2027
No January 2027 tree date is posted. Last year the town did one Saturday curbside collection. Watch the town's DPW news page. Source
Last year: Sat Jan 17, 2026, curbside by 6:30 a.m., decorations and tinsel removed, not bagged (town notice posted Dec 18, 2025; page not reachable on 11-09, seen via search).
Want it gone sooner? We pick up trees in North Reading, $40 and up.
Holiday waste rules in North Reading
Cardboard boxes
Flatten cardboard and cut pieces to 2 ft or less; all recycling loose in the light-blue-lid cart. Source
No North Reading guidance found for: wrapping paper, foil and bows, styrofoam, old string lights, batteries and electronics, cooking oil and grease, live wreaths and garland. Call the DPW.
Bulky items, swap shop and transfer station
Bulky items and CRTs: free pickup, 1 item per week, scheduled with Casella; appliances cost extra. Extra trash goes in $25 per 10 overflow bags (Christopher's Market, Moynihan Lumber, Reading Lumber, CVS). No closures posted. Source
North Reading holiday trash
2026-27Hauler: Casella
- Thanksgiving week (Thu Nov 26, 2026)
Official 2026 holiday sheet: when a collection day falls on a holiday, that day and the rest of the week slide one day (Friday's goes to Saturday). Thanksgiving is listed as Thu Nov 26, 2026. - Christmas week (Fri Dec 25, 2026)
Official 2026 holiday sheet: when a collection day falls on a holiday, that day and the rest of the week slide one day (Friday's goes to Saturday). Christmas is listed as Fri Dec 25, 2026, so Friday pickups run Saturday Dec 26. - New Year's week (Fri Jan 1, 2027)
Official 2026 holiday sheet: when a collection day falls on a holiday, that day and the rest of the week slide one day (Friday's goes to Saturday). New Year's Day is listed as Fri Jan 1, 2027, so Friday pickups run Saturday Jan 2. - Christmas trees
Dates not posted yet (check back).
Checked November 9, 2026. Confirm with North Reading DPW. Too much to put out? JunkRun, insured, text a photo for a price: (617) 545-0382. junkrun.co/holiday-trash-schedule/north-reading
After the holidays: a pile too big for the curb?
Too much for the North Reading 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