Swampscott 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. Weekly with automated carts; out by 7 a.m. Republic 781-289-0500; town trash@swampscottma.gov. Recycling goes to every-other-week in Jan 2027. Source
Thanksgiving week
Thu Nov 26, 2026No Thanksgiving 2026 schedule on the town trash pages. Ask trash@swampscottma.gov or Republic 781-289-0500. Source
Christmas tree pickup, January 2027
Town trash and yard waste pages say nothing about trees. Yard waste takes trimmings up to 1 inch thick, last 2026 week Dec 7. Call Republic or the town before putting one out. Source
Want it gone sooner? We pick up trees in Swampscott, $40 and up.
Holiday waste rules in Swampscott
Cardboard boxes
Break down all cardboard and put it inside the 95-gallon recycling cart. Monthly cardboard drop-off pilot at the DPW lot. Source
Styrofoam
Styrofoam drop-off at DPW Yard, 200 Paradise Rd, last Saturday March-December, 8-noon (Nov 28, Dec 26). Bag it; it is not recycled. Source
No Swampscott guidance found for: wrapping paper, foil and bows, old string lights, batteries and electronics, cooking oil and grease, live wreaths and garland. Call the DPW.
Bulky items, swap shop and transfer station
Republic bulk pickup $20/$40-60/$80 by phone 781-289-0500. Mattresses $30 each on 2nd and 4th Saturday. DPW Yard monthly drop-off last Saturday 8-noon (metal, Styrofoam, cardboard). Source
Swampscott holiday trash
2026-27Hauler: Republic Services
- Thanksgiving week (Thu Nov 26, 2026)
No Thanksgiving 2026 schedule on the town trash pages. Ask trash@swampscottma.gov or Republic 781-289-0500. - Christmas week (Fri Dec 25, 2026)
No Christmas 2026 schedule posted. - New Year's week (Fri Jan 1, 2027)
No New Year 2027 schedule posted. - Christmas trees
Dates not posted yet (check back).
Checked November 9, 2026. Confirm with Swampscott DPW. Too much to put out? JunkRun, insured, text a photo for a price: (617) 545-0382. junkrun.co/holiday-trash-schedule/swampscott
After the holidays: a pile too big for the curb?
Too much for the Swampscott 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