Peabody 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 (city contractor; formerly JRM). Weekly trash and recycling; Public Services 978-536-0600. Patch (Jan 2024) names Republic Services as the city hauler; the older city sheets still say JRM. Source
Thanksgiving week
Thu Nov 26, 2026City 2026 holiday schedule: Thursday Nov 26 Thanksgiving is a ONE DAY DELAY holiday. Collection slides one day for the rest of the week (Thu to Fri, Fri to Sat). Source
Christmas week
Fri Dec 25, 2026City 2026 holiday schedule: Friday Dec 25 Christmas is a ONE DAY DELAY holiday. Friday collection slides to Saturday Dec 26. Source
New Year's week
Fri Jan 1, 2027Jan 1, 2027 not on the 2026 city list. The city's standing rule is that a holiday delays collection one day for the rest of the week; the 2026 list treated New Year's Day that way. Source
Christmas tree pickup, January 2027
No Christmas tree collection schedule or policy found on the pages I could open. The city site (peabody-ma.gov/dpw) blocked automated access. Call Public Services at 978-536-0600. Source
Tree drop-off
- Peabody Recycling Center, 50 Farm Ave, Peabody. Mon-Fri 7 AM-4 PM (flyer undated). Proof of residency required. Flyer lists yard waste (brush, branches) but does not mention Christmas trees. Source
Want it gone sooner? We pick up trees in Peabody, $40 and up.
Holiday waste rules in Peabody
Cardboard boxes
Flatten and fold boxes to no bigger than 4 ft x 4 ft, and keep paper/cardboard separate from containers. From the city regulations sheet dated 2012. Source
Styrofoam
#6 Styrofoam is listed as not accepted in curbside recycling (2012 regulations sheet). Source
Batteries and electronics
Recycling Center takes vehicle batteries and fluorescent bulbs. TVs and CRT monitors need a $20 sticker and a JRM call. Source
No Peabody guidance found for: wrapping paper, foil and bows, old string lights, cooking oil and grease, live wreaths and garland. Call the DPW.
Bulky items, swap shop and transfer station
One bulk item a week (sofa, chair, table, desk, bookcase, mattress per 2012 sheet) goes out with regular trash, no sticker. Large or awkward items are picked up by JRM for a fee. White goods need a $20 sticker; schedule at 781-289-0500. Mattresses: drop-off only, sticker required. Holiday hours for the Recycling Center not posted. Resident Dump Days 2026 (Republic transfer station, 300 Forest St, voucher + proof of residency) run through Sat Nov 21; none listed after that. Source
Peabody holiday trash
2026-27Hauler: Republic Services (city contractor; formerly JRM)
- Thanksgiving week (Thu Nov 26, 2026)
City 2026 holiday schedule: Thursday Nov 26 Thanksgiving is a ONE DAY DELAY holiday. Collection slides one day for the rest of the week (Thu to Fri, Fri to Sat). - Christmas week (Fri Dec 25, 2026)
City 2026 holiday schedule: Friday Dec 25 Christmas is a ONE DAY DELAY holiday. Friday collection slides to Saturday Dec 26. - New Year's week (Fri Jan 1, 2027)
Jan 1, 2027 not on the 2026 city list. The city's standing rule is that a holiday delays collection one day for the rest of the week; the 2026 list treated New Year's Day that way. - Christmas trees
Dates not posted yet (check back). - Tree drop-off
Peabody Recycling Center, 50 Farm Ave, Peabody. Mon-Fri 7 AM-4 PM (flyer undated)
Checked November 9, 2026. Confirm with Peabody DPW. Too much to put out? JunkRun, insured, text a photo for a price: (617) 545-0382. junkrun.co/holiday-trash-schedule/peabody
After the holidays: a pile too big for the curb?
Too much for the Peabody 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