Winthrop 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: Town DPW (Capitol Waste for missed pickups, 855-533-3400). Weekly for 1-3 unit homes; bins out by 7 a.m. DPW 617-846-1341. Source
Thanksgiving week
Thu Nov 26, 2026Town list: Thanksgiving Day Thu Nov 26, 2026 has no curbside pickup; all trash and recycling is delayed one day for the rest of that week. Source
Christmas week
Fri Dec 25, 2026Town list: Christmas Day Fri Dec 25, 2026: no pickup; delayed one day for the rest of the week. Source
New Year's week
Fri Jan 1, 2027Town list: New Year's Day Fri Jan 1, 2027: no pickup; delayed one day for the rest of the week. Source
Christmas tree pickup, January 2027
Weeks of Jan 4-8 and Jan 11-15, 2027, on regular trash day
Town: trees collected only on those dates on your trash day. Bare, unbagged, real tree out by 7 a.m. Questions 617-846-1341 x2609. Source
Rules
- Bare, unbagged real tree
- Curbside by 7 a.m.
Want it gone sooner? We pick up trees in Winthrop, $40 and up.
Holiday waste rules in Winthrop
Old string lights
Town has a String Light Recycling page with a 2026-27 holiday bin; locations not shown on the fetched text. Source
No Winthrop 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
Orange bulk sticker $10 per item (2 per week), 1-3 unit homes. Mattresses via Capitol 1-855-533-3400. Holiday overflow page exists but was empty on fetch. Source
Winthrop holiday trash
2026-27Hauler: Town DPW (Capitol Waste for missed pickups, 855-533-3400)
- Thanksgiving week (Thu Nov 26, 2026)
Town list: Thanksgiving Day Thu Nov 26, 2026 has no curbside pickup; all trash and recycling is delayed one day for the rest of that week. - Christmas week (Fri Dec 25, 2026)
Town list: Christmas Day Fri Dec 25, 2026: no pickup; delayed one day for the rest of the week. - New Year's week (Fri Jan 1, 2027)
Town list: New Year's Day Fri Jan 1, 2027: no pickup; delayed one day for the rest of the week. - Christmas trees
Weeks of Jan 4-8 and Jan 11-15, 2027, on regular trash day Bare, unbagged real tree; Curbside by 7 a.m..
Checked November 9, 2026. Confirm with Winthrop DPW. Too much to put out? JunkRun, insured, text a photo for a price: (617) 545-0382. junkrun.co/holiday-trash-schedule/winthrop
After the holidays: a pile too big for the curb?
Too much for the Winthrop 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