Salem 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: WM (Waste Management). Trash weekly, recycling every other week, same day. Collection runs 7 a.m.-6 p.m. on your day. WM 800-972-4545. Source
Thanksgiving week
Thu Nov 26, 2026The 2026 calendar highlights Thu Nov 26 as a holiday; collection is delayed one day following the holiday. Source
Christmas week
Fri Dec 25, 2026The calendar highlights Fri Dec 25; collection is delayed one day following the holiday. Source
New Year's week
Fri Jan 1, 2027The 2026 calendar does not cover Jan 1, 2027. Policy: when a highlighted holiday falls in the week, collection is delayed one day after it. Not a confirmed 2027 date. Source
Last year: Jan 1, 2026 was highlighted on the 2026 calendar.
Christmas tree pickup, January 2027
Week of Dec 28, 2026, on your regular trash day (calendar boxes Dec 28-31)
Salem lists curbside tree pickup the week of Dec 28, 2026 on your trash day (a Friday pickup may slide for New Year's Day). No January 2027 weeks posted yet. Last year: weeks of Jan 1 and Jan 12, 2026. Source
Last year: Weeks of Jan 1 and Jan 12, 2026 (curbside, regular trash day).
Want it gone sooner? We pick up trees in Salem, $40 and up.
Holiday waste rules in Salem
Batteries and electronics
E-waste drop-off at Salem High School 8 AM-12 PM on Dec 12, 2026 (fees may apply). Source
No Salem 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
Bulk items that do not fit the cart are scheduled with WM (800-972-4545), limit 2 items per pickup, fees apply. Salem Transfer Station, 12 Swampscott Rd, is open seasonally Sat 7 AM-3 PM and Sun 9 AM-5 PM for yard waste. Curbside yard waste week of Dec 7. Holiday closures not posted. Orange overflow bags $12.50 per 5. Source
Salem holiday trash
2026-27Hauler: WM (Waste Management)
- Thanksgiving week (Thu Nov 26, 2026)
The 2026 calendar highlights Thu Nov 26 as a holiday; collection is delayed one day following the holiday. - Christmas week (Fri Dec 25, 2026)
The calendar highlights Fri Dec 25; collection is delayed one day following the holiday. - New Year's week (Fri Jan 1, 2027)
The 2026 calendar does not cover Jan 1, 2027. Policy: when a highlighted holiday falls in the week, collection is delayed one day after it. Not a confirmed 2027 date. - Christmas trees
Week of Dec 28, 2026, on your regular trash day (calendar boxes Dec 28-31)
Checked November 9, 2026. Confirm with Salem DPW. Too much to put out? JunkRun, insured, text a photo for a price: (617) 545-0382. junkrun.co/holiday-trash-schedule/salem
After the holidays: a pile too big for the curb?
Too much for the Salem 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