Tewksbury 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. Wednesday pickup; Town Manager's office 978-640-4300 Source
Thanksgiving week
Thu Nov 26, 2026No 2026-27 guide or holiday notice found; the posted guide covers only through June 30, 2026. Town page says Mon-Wed holidays move pickup to Thursday; the three holidays are Thu/Fri, so unconfirmed. Source
Christmas week
Fri Dec 25, 2026No 2026-27 guide or holiday notice found; the posted guide covers only through June 30, 2026. Town page says Mon-Wed holidays move pickup to Thursday; the three holidays are Thu/Fri, so unconfirmed. Source
New Year's week
Fri Jan 1, 2027No 2026-27 guide or holiday notice found; the posted guide covers only through June 30, 2026. Town page says Mon-Wed holidays move pickup to Thursday; the three holidays are Thu/Fri, so unconfirmed. Source
Christmas tree pickup, January 2027
Town guide: tree pickup is one week only in January, at the curb by 7 am Monday. The posted guide is FY26; 2027 dates are not posted. Source
Last year: FY26 guide: one week only in January, at curb by 7 am Monday (Tuesday if holiday that week); exact 2026 dates not stated
Rules
- Free of decorations and stands
- Trees in bags will not be picked up
- Call 978-640-4300 if missed
Want it gone sooner? We pick up trees in Tewksbury, $40 and up.
Holiday waste rules in Tewksbury
Wrapping paper, foil and bows
Non-foil wrapping paper goes in recycling; no styrofoam, plastic bags or shrink wrap (FY26 guide). Source
Cardboard boxes
Cardboard recycling is mandatory; break boxes down (FY26 guide). Source
Styrofoam
Styrofoam is not recyclable curbside (FY26 guide). Source
Batteries and electronics
Alkaline batteries go in trash; NiCad, button, zinc and lithium are household hazardous waste (FY26 guide). Source
No Tewksbury guidance found for: old string lights, cooking oil and grease, live wreaths and garland. Call the DPW.
Bulky items, swap shop and transfer station
Republic furniture pickup by appointment (800-442-9006). No transfer station holiday hours found. Source
Tewksbury holiday trash
2026-27Hauler: Republic Services
- Thanksgiving week (Thu Nov 26, 2026)
No 2026-27 guide or holiday notice found; the posted guide covers only through June 30, 2026. Town page says Mon-Wed holidays move pickup to Thursday; the three holidays are Thu/Fri, so unconfirmed. - Christmas week (Fri Dec 25, 2026)
No 2026-27 guide or holiday notice found; the posted guide covers only through June 30, 2026. Town page says Mon-Wed holidays move pickup to Thursday; the three holidays are Thu/Fri, so unconfirmed. - New Year's week (Fri Jan 1, 2027)
No 2026-27 guide or holiday notice found; the posted guide covers only through June 30, 2026. Town page says Mon-Wed holidays move pickup to Thursday; the three holidays are Thu/Fri, so unconfirmed. - Christmas trees
Dates not posted yet (check back). Free of decorations and stands; Trees in bags will not be picked up; Call 978-640-4300 if missed.
Checked November 9, 2026. Confirm with Tewksbury DPW. Too much to put out? JunkRun, insured, text a photo for a price: (617) 545-0382. junkrun.co/holiday-trash-schedule/tewksbury
After the holidays: a pile too big for the curb?
Too much for the Tewksbury 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