Truro 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: None (no town curbside route). Transfer Station, 115 Route 6; permit required. Private subscription haulers exist but no schedule found. Source
Thanksgiving week
Thu Nov 26, 2026Transfer Station is closed Thanksgiving Day (Thu Nov 26), listed in the holiday closures. Regular schedule is Fri-Tue, closed Wed and Thu. Source
Christmas week
Fri Dec 25, 2026Closed the day before Christmas and Christmas Day (Dec 24-25), provided the station is not closed more than two consecutive days. Source
New Year's week
Fri Jan 1, 2027Closed the day before New Year's Day and New Year's Day (Dec 31-Jan 1), provided not closed more than two consecutive days. Source
Christmas tree pickup, January 2027
Truro posts no Christmas tree program or 2027 dates. Yard waste is accepted year-round for permitted vehicles; call 508-349-6339 before bringing a tree. Source
Tree drop-off
- Truro Transfer Station, 115 Route 6. Off-season hours after Sept 10, 2026 not posted on page; prior Fri-Tue 7:30-3:30. Permit required; yard waste accepted year-round; call 508-349-6339. Source
Want it gone sooner? We pick up trees in Truro, $40 and up.
Holiday waste rules in Truro
Old string lights
Barnstable County, Cape Cod Cooperative Extension and AmeriCorps ran a free holiday string-light recycling program with all 15 Cape towns at transfer stations (2024 notice). A search listing reports the same for Oct 31, 2026-Jan 30, 2027, but that county page blocked us, so confirm with the town. Source
No Truro guidance found for: wrapping paper, foil and bows, cardboard boxes, styrofoam, batteries and electronics, cooking oil and grease, live wreaths and garland. Call the DPW.
Bulky items, swap shop and transfer station
No curbside bulky pickup. Per-item fees at the Transfer Station (soft furniture, box springs, mattresses $50 each; wood furniture refused). Swap Shop open Sat, Sun, Mon 8:00-2:30. Source
Holiday closures
- Thu Nov 26 closed (Thanksgiving)
- Thu Dec 24 and Fri Dec 25 closed
- Thu Dec 31 and Fri Jan 1 closed
Swap shop: Swap Shop Sat, Sun, Mon 8:00-2:30
Truro holiday trash
2026-27Hauler: None (no town curbside route)
- Thanksgiving week (Thu Nov 26, 2026)
Transfer Station is closed Thanksgiving Day (Thu Nov 26), listed in the holiday closures. Regular schedule is Fri-Tue, closed Wed and Thu. - Christmas week (Fri Dec 25, 2026)
Closed the day before Christmas and Christmas Day (Dec 24-25), provided the station is not closed more than two consecutive days. - New Year's week (Fri Jan 1, 2027)
Closed the day before New Year's Day and New Year's Day (Dec 31-Jan 1), provided not closed more than two consecutive days. - Christmas trees
Dates not posted yet (check back). - Tree drop-off
Truro Transfer Station, 115 Route 6. Off-season hours after Sept 10, 2026 not posted on page; prior Fri-Tue 7:30-3:30
Checked November 9, 2026. Confirm with Truro DPW. Too much to put out? JunkRun, insured, text a photo for a price: (617) 545-0382. junkrun.co/holiday-trash-schedule/truro
After the holidays: a pile too big for the curb?
Too much for the Truro 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