Topsfield 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: G. Mello Disposal. Weekly trash Wed/Thu/Fri, recycling every other week; curb before 6 AM per Mello. Missed pickup 978-352-8581. Source
Thanksgiving week
Thu Nov 26, 2026The 2026-27 calendar highlights Thu Nov 26 and Fri Nov 27; those collection days are delayed by one day. Source
Christmas week
Fri Dec 25, 2026The calendar highlights Fri Dec 25; Friday collection is delayed by one day. Source
New Year's week
Fri Jan 1, 2027The calendar highlights Fri Jan 1, 2027; Friday collection is delayed by one day. Source
Christmas tree pickup, January 2027
Topsfield pages and calendar list no Christmas tree collection. Call Mello at 978-352-8581 or the Highway Dept before putting a tree out. Source
Tree drop-off
- G. Mello Georgetown Transfer Station (yard waste), 20 Carleton Dr, Georgetown. Mon-Thu 7:30 AM-3 PM; Fri-Sun 7:30 AM-12 PM (subject to change). $2 per bag for grass, brush, leaves. Trees are not mentioned; call 978-352-8581. Source
Want it gone sooner? We pick up trees in Topsfield, $40 and up.
Holiday waste rules in Topsfield
Cardboard boxes
Cardboard goes in single-stream recycling if prepared properly; no food residue. Source
Styrofoam
Mello says Styrofoam is not accepted in curbside recycling. Source
Batteries and electronics
Batteries and electronics are not curbside items. Use hazardous waste days (Nov 14, 2026 at Masco) and electronics drop-offs. Source
No Topsfield 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
Curbside bulk collection is on set Fridays: Dec 11, 2026 and Jun 18, 2027 (bulk); Mar 12, 2027 (white goods). Register on the town site. Mello lists fees such as $60 couch. No mattresses curbside. Source
Topsfield holiday trash
2026-27Hauler: G. Mello Disposal
- Thanksgiving week (Thu Nov 26, 2026)
The 2026-27 calendar highlights Thu Nov 26 and Fri Nov 27; those collection days are delayed by one day. - Christmas week (Fri Dec 25, 2026)
The calendar highlights Fri Dec 25; Friday collection is delayed by one day. - New Year's week (Fri Jan 1, 2027)
The calendar highlights Fri Jan 1, 2027; Friday collection is delayed by one day. - Christmas trees
Dates not posted yet (check back). - Tree drop-off
G. Mello Georgetown Transfer Station (yard waste), 20 Carleton Dr, Georgetown. Mon-Thu 7:30 AM-3 PM; Fri-Sun 7:30 AM-12 PM (subject to change)
Checked November 9, 2026. Confirm with Topsfield DPW. Too much to put out? JunkRun, insured, text a photo for a price: (617) 545-0382. junkrun.co/holiday-trash-schedule/topsfield
After the holidays: a pile too big for the curb?
Too much for the Topsfield 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