Leaf and yard waste in Andover
Curbside leaves and branches
Leaves go out by 7 am on your trash day in open barrels or brown paper bags, 50 pounds or less each, no plastic, no rocks or branches. A separate truck collects them. Branches are different: bundled up to 6 inches wide and 4 feet long, 50 pounds or less, no foliage, up to four bundles, tied with tape or rope, and they go out with weekly trash and count as your one bulky item.
From October 31, the remaining weeks start November 2, 9 and 16, skip Thanksgiving week, and finish with the week of November 30 to December 4. If the leaf truck has not come, wait a day, as pickups can lag.
Bald Hill and big yards
Bald Hill Compost Site, 288 High Plain Road, is residents-only with a permit: $25 for 1 year or $75 for 3 years (an older flyer says $24 and $72), bought at 5 Campanelli Drive, 8 am to 3:30 pm, cash or check. Open Wednesday and Friday noon to 3 pm, Saturday and Sunday 8 am to 4 pm, April to early December. It is for yard waste, not household junk.
With big lots in West Parish and the older centre, the hand-bagging total can reach 30 or more bags. Beyond that, a half trailer is $319 and a full one $519.
Three ways to deal with Andover yard waste
| Option | Rule | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Curbside leaves | Paper bags or barrels, 50 lb, trash day | Included |
| Bald Hill | Residents with permit, Wed/Fri noon-3, Sat/Sun 8-4 | $25 per year or $75 for 3 years |
| JunkRun haul | Any day | $209 quarter, $319 half, $519 full |
Local resources in Andover
Donation, reuse and recycling options near the pickup. We are not affiliated with these; confirm hours and what they accept before you go.
- Town
Bald Hill Compost Site
Accepts: Leaves, yard waste (residents only; permit $25 per year or $75 for 3 years, sold at 5 Campanelli Dr)
Open Wed and Fri noon-3, Sat and Sun 8-4, April to early December. Compost only: no household junk. In Andover itself.
288 High Plain Rd, Andover, MA 01810
Quick answers
When does Andover's curbside leaf collection end?
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December 4, 2026, with no pickup the week of Thanksgiving.
Do I need a permit to drop leaves at Bald Hill?
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Yes, a resident permit, sold at 5 Campanelli Drive.
Sources
Rules, fees and hours change, so confirm with Andover before you go.
- Andover Recycling & Trash Guide FY27: “Each bag/barrel weighs 50lbs or less” · accessed October 31, 2026
- Andover Trash Collection: “50lbs or less No foliage Up to 6” in diameter Up to 4’ in length” · accessed November 1, 2026
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