Stoneham 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 contract; weekly trash, out by 7 a.m. Casella 1-800-950-9293. Source
Thanksgiving week
Thu Nov 26, 2026Town rule: when a collection day falls on a holiday, that day and the rest of that week's collections slide one day (Friday's goes to Saturday). No 2026 notice posted yet. Source
Christmas week
Fri Dec 25, 2026Town rule: when a collection day falls on a holiday, that day and the rest of that week's collections slide one day (Friday's goes to Saturday). No 2026 notice posted yet. Dec 25 is a Friday, so Friday pickups would slide to Saturday. Source
New Year's week
Fri Jan 1, 2027Town rule: when a collection day falls on a holiday, that day and the rest of that week's collections slide one day (Friday's goes to Saturday). No 2026 notice posted yet. Jan 1 is a Friday, so Friday pickups would slide to Saturday. Source
Christmas tree pickup, January 2027
Stoneham runs one curbside collection in January for Christmas trees only. The page gives no date; call DPW at 781-438-0760. No tree drop-off site is listed on the page. Source
Want it gone sooner? We pick up trees in Stoneham, $40 and up.
Holiday waste rules in Stoneham
Cardboard boxes
Corrugated cardboard flattened to 4 by 4 ft max, tied or taped, goes out with recycling; it is not picked up as trash. Larger pieces go to Stevens St (sticker needed, remove all styrofoam). Source
Styrofoam
Styrofoam is not accepted in recycling bins or at Stevens Street Recycling Center. Source
Batteries and electronics
Alkaline batteries (post-1994) go in the trash. Button and nickel-cadmium batteries and TVs/monitors/printers can go to Stevens St with a permit. Source
No Stoneham 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 under 50 lb per week goes out with trash; heavier items need a Casella pickup (fees). Stevens St drop-off needs a permit and per-item fees. No special days or holiday closures posted. Source
Stoneham holiday trash
2026-27Hauler: Casella
- Thanksgiving week (Thu Nov 26, 2026)
Town rule: when a collection day falls on a holiday, that day and the rest of that week's collections slide one day (Friday's goes to Saturday). No 2026 notice posted yet. - Christmas week (Fri Dec 25, 2026)
Town rule: when a collection day falls on a holiday, that day and the rest of that week's collections slide one day (Friday's goes to Saturday). No 2026 notice posted yet. Dec 25 is a Friday, so Friday pickups would slide to Saturday. - New Year's week (Fri Jan 1, 2027)
Town rule: when a collection day falls on a holiday, that day and the rest of that week's collections slide one day (Friday's goes to Saturday). No 2026 notice posted yet. Jan 1 is a Friday, so Friday pickups would slide to Saturday. - Christmas trees
Dates not posted yet (check back).
Checked November 9, 2026. Confirm with Stoneham DPW. Too much to put out? JunkRun, insured, text a photo for a price: (617) 545-0382. junkrun.co/holiday-trash-schedule/stoneham
After the holidays: a pile too big for the curb?
Too much for the Stoneham 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