Sandwich 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 hauler (Transfer Station or private hauler). Residents use the Transfer Station with a permit or hire a private hauler. Source
Thanksgiving week
Thu Nov 26, 2026No town curbside trash; private haulers are used. The Transfer Station lists Thanksgiving as a closed holiday (Thu Nov 26). No 2026 notice posted yet. Private haulers set their own holiday delays. Source
Christmas week
Fri Dec 25, 2026No town curbside trash; private haulers are used. The Transfer Station lists Christmas as a closed holiday (Fri Dec 25). Normal hours are Wed-Sun, closed Mon and Tue. Source
New Year's week
Fri Jan 1, 2027No town curbside trash; private haulers are used. The Transfer Station lists New Year's Day as a closed holiday (Fri Jan 1, 2027). Source
Christmas tree pickup, January 2027
No curbside tree pickup. The Transfer Station rules sheet (2023) says trees are accepted Dec 26 through the second week in January. No 2027 dates posted yet. Source
Rules
- Rules sheet lists Christmas trees as accepted Dec 26 through the second week in January (sheet revised June 5, 2023)
Tree drop-off
- Sandwich Transfer Station, 490 Route 130, Sandwich, MA 02563. Wed 8am-8pm; Thu-Sun 8am-4pm; closed Mon, Tue and holidays. Annual permit or one-time pass required for access. Source
Want it gone sooner? We pick up trees in Sandwich, $40 and up.
Holiday waste rules in Sandwich
Cardboard boxes
Corrugated cardboard must be recycled at the Transfer Station and is not permitted in household trash. Source
Old string lights
Last season all 15 Cape towns had holiday-light recycling bins at their transfer stations through Jan 31, 2026 (Cape Cod Cooperative Extension and AmeriCorps). 2026-27 drive not announced yet. Source
Batteries and electronics
Rechargeable batteries (lead, NiCad, NiMH, lithium ion) are accepted for recycling; non-rechargeable batteries go in household trash. TVs and monitors (CRTs) go to the free hazardous products collection. Source
No Sandwich guidance found for: wrapping paper, foil and bows, styrofoam, cooking oil and grease, live wreaths and garland. Call the DPW.
Bulky items, swap shop and transfer station
No curbside bulky pickup. Furniture, mattresses and bulky items go to the Transfer Station (Wed-Sun) with a permit and per-item fee. No separate holiday hours posted beyond holiday closures. Source
Holiday closures
- Thanksgiving closed (Thu Nov 26)
- Christmas closed (Fri Dec 25)
- New Year's Day closed (Fri Jan 1)
Sandwich holiday trash
2026-27Hauler: No town hauler (Transfer Station or private hauler)
- Thanksgiving week (Thu Nov 26, 2026)
No town curbside trash; private haulers are used. The Transfer Station lists Thanksgiving as a closed holiday (Thu Nov 26). No 2026 notice posted yet. Private haulers set their own holiday delays. - Christmas week (Fri Dec 25, 2026)
No town curbside trash; private haulers are used. The Transfer Station lists Christmas as a closed holiday (Fri Dec 25). Normal hours are Wed-Sun, closed Mon and Tue. - New Year's week (Fri Jan 1, 2027)
No town curbside trash; private haulers are used. The Transfer Station lists New Year's Day as a closed holiday (Fri Jan 1, 2027). - Christmas trees
Dates not posted yet (check back). Rules sheet lists Christmas trees as accepted Dec 26 through the second week in January (sheet revised June 5, 2023). - Tree drop-off
Sandwich Transfer Station, 490 Route 130, Sandwich, MA 02563. Wed 8am-8pm; Thu-Sun 8am-4pm; closed Mon, Tue and holidays
Checked November 9, 2026. Confirm with Sandwich DPW. Too much to put out? JunkRun, insured, text a photo for a price: (617) 545-0382. junkrun.co/holiday-trash-schedule/sandwich
After the holidays: a pile too big for the curb?
Too much for the Sandwich 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