Woburn 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: Waste Management (WM). City contract; weekly trash, every-other-week recycling (white/orange weeks), out by 7 a.m. Board of Health 781-897-5920; WM 800-972-4545. Source
Thanksgiving week
Thu Nov 26, 2026If a collection day falls on a holiday, that day's collection and the rest of that week's are delayed one day. Thanksgiving Thu Nov 26, 2026 is on the city's holiday list. Source
Christmas week
Fri Dec 25, 2026If a collection day falls on a holiday, that day's collection and the rest of that week's are delayed one day. Christmas Day Fri Dec 25, 2026 is on the city's holiday list, so Friday pickups run Saturday. Source
New Year's week
Fri Jan 1, 2027If a collection day falls on a holiday, that day's collection and the rest of that week's are delayed one day. The 2026 flyer notes Fri Jan 1, 2027 is an observed holiday for trash and recycling. Source
Christmas tree pickup, January 2027
Mon Jan 4-Fri Jan 8, 2027 and Mon Jan 18-Fri Jan 22, 2027, on your regular trash day
Woburn picks up Christmas trees on your regular trash day the weeks of Jan 4-8 and Jan 18-22, 2027. No bags, no decorations, and keep the tree clear of snow and ice. Source
Rules
- No bags
- No decorations
- Do not bury under snow or ice
Want it gone sooner? We pick up trees in Woburn, $40 and up.
Holiday waste rules in Woburn
Cardboard boxes
Flatten and stack cardboard, up to 30 in x 30 in, in the recycling toter with the lid closed. Pizza boxes OK if no food remains. Source
Styrofoam
Styrofoam is not accepted in curbside recycling (city flyer). Source
No Woburn guidance found for: wrapping paper, foil and bows, old string lights, batteries and electronics, cooking oil and grease, live wreaths and garland. Call the DPW.
Bulky items, swap shop and transfer station
Bulk items (couches, dressers, TVs) are scheduled with WM at WM.com/Bulky or 800-972-4545; city page lists fees of $28.35 to $63.00. No holiday closures posted. Source
Woburn holiday trash
2026-27Hauler: Waste Management (WM)
- Thanksgiving week (Thu Nov 26, 2026)
If a collection day falls on a holiday, that day's collection and the rest of that week's are delayed one day. Thanksgiving Thu Nov 26, 2026 is on the city's holiday list. - Christmas week (Fri Dec 25, 2026)
If a collection day falls on a holiday, that day's collection and the rest of that week's are delayed one day. Christmas Day Fri Dec 25, 2026 is on the city's holiday list, so Friday pickups run Saturday. - New Year's week (Fri Jan 1, 2027)
If a collection day falls on a holiday, that day's collection and the rest of that week's are delayed one day. The 2026 flyer notes Fri Jan 1, 2027 is an observed holiday for trash and recycling. - Christmas trees
Mon Jan 4-Fri Jan 8, 2027 and Mon Jan 18-Fri Jan 22, 2027, on your regular trash day No bags; No decorations; Do not bury under snow or ice.
Checked November 9, 2026. Confirm with Woburn DPW. Too much to put out? JunkRun, insured, text a photo for a price: (617) 545-0382. junkrun.co/holiday-trash-schedule/woburn
After the holidays: a pile too big for the curb?
Too much for the Woburn 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