Westford 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: E.L. Harvey & Sons (bulk items). Curbside trash hauler not confirmed; bulk 1-800-321-3002 Source
Thanksgiving week
Thu Nov 26, 2026No 2026 holiday schedule found on town pages; the town recycling guide carries no holiday dates. Email recycling@westfordma.gov to confirm. Source
Christmas week
Fri Dec 25, 2026No 2026 holiday schedule found on town pages; the town recycling guide carries no holiday dates. Email recycling@westfordma.gov to confirm. Source
New Year's week
Fri Jan 1, 2027No 2026 holiday schedule found on town pages; the town recycling guide carries no holiday dates. Email recycling@westfordma.gov to confirm. Source
Christmas tree pickup, January 2027
Westford Fire Fighters Association collection around Jan 7-8 (per guide; 2027 dates not confirmed)
Town guide (revised Aug 2026) says the Fire Fighters Association holds its annual tree collection around January 7-8; see westfordfirefighters.com. Not a town service. Source
Want it gone sooner? We pick up trees in Westford, $40 and up.
Holiday waste rules in Westford
Cardboard boxes
Small quantities of cardboard boxes can be broken down to max 3 ft x 3 ft (guide). Source
Styrofoam
Styrofoam cannot go in curbside recycling; #6 PS only accepted by Gold Circuit in Agawam for $20 per vehicle. Source
Old string lights
String lights: Electronics & More event twice a year, or Westford CAT any time for a donation. Source
Batteries and electronics
Alkaline batteries: Westford CAT battery collection; rechargeable batteries at McKay Ace Hardware. Source
No Westford guidance found for: wrapping paper, foil and bows, cooking oil and grease, live wreaths and garland. Call the DPW.
Bulky items, swap shop and transfer station
Bulk sticker $15 (under 50 lbs); heavier items via E.L. Harvey. No transfer station holiday hours found. Source
Westford holiday trash
2026-27Hauler: E.L. Harvey & Sons (bulk items)
- Thanksgiving week (Thu Nov 26, 2026)
No 2026 holiday schedule found on town pages; the town recycling guide carries no holiday dates. Email recycling@westfordma.gov to confirm. - Christmas week (Fri Dec 25, 2026)
No 2026 holiday schedule found on town pages; the town recycling guide carries no holiday dates. Email recycling@westfordma.gov to confirm. - New Year's week (Fri Jan 1, 2027)
No 2026 holiday schedule found on town pages; the town recycling guide carries no holiday dates. Email recycling@westfordma.gov to confirm. - Christmas trees
Westford Fire Fighters Association collection around Jan 7-8 (per guide; 2027 dates not confirmed)
Checked November 9, 2026. Confirm with Westford DPW. Too much to put out? JunkRun, insured, text a photo for a price: (617) 545-0382. junkrun.co/holiday-trash-schedule/westford
After the holidays: a pile too big for the curb?
Too much for the Westford 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