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Leaf and yard waste in Billerica

Paper yard-waste bags and tied brush lined up on a Billerica curb in November with bare maples overhead

The rules for the six-week window

Yard waste goes out on your regular trash day by 7 am, in paper yard waste bags or barrels labeled yard waste. Plastic bags are not collected, and each container is capped at 50 pounds. Brush must be cut to three feet, be no thicker than three inches and be bundled and tied, also under 50 pounds. Dirt, stones, concrete and rocks are not accepted.

The town's trash guide lists no resident yard waste drop-off, so a missed week means holding it until spring. That is the situation a mature-lot property hits: Billerica's older neighbourhoods have large maples and oaks, and one October storm can leave several cubic yards.

When to hire a load instead

Bagging is slower than it looks. A full trailer is 12 cubic yards, roughly 48 bags, and 20 bags of leaves is about a quarter trailer. We price yard debris by the load, at $209 for a quarter, $319 for a half and $519 for a full trailer, or $11 per box or bag for small amounts, subject to the $159 minimum.

The best timing is early November. By then most leaves are down, the town window still runs to December 4, and a crew can clear what the bags cannot hold: brush piles thicker than three inches, storm limbs and old fence panels. Wet leaves in late November weigh far more than dry ones, which is why the 50 pound limit catches people.

Billerica yard waste calendar, 2026-27

  1. Oct 26 - Dec 4, 2026

    Curbside yard waste on your trash day, paper bags or labeled barrels

  2. Dec 26 - Jan 30, 2027

    Christmas tree drop-off at 250 Boston Rd

  3. Jan 4-8, 2027

    Curbside Christmas tree collection

  4. Apr 19 - May 14, 2027

    Spring curbside yard waste

  5. May 15, 2027

    Hazardous waste day, DPW yard (8-11 am)

Local resources in Billerica

Donation, reuse and recycling options near the pickup. We are not affiliated with these; confirm hours and what they accept before you go.

Quick answers

Can I use plastic bags for leaves in Billerica?

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No. Only paper yard waste bags or barrels labeled yard waste are collected.

Is there a drop-off site for leaves?

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The town trash guide lists none. Waste Management collects at the curb, 800-972-4545.

Can you take sod or dirt?

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Dirt, stones and rocks are excluded from the town pickup; ask us about those by the load, since weight limits can change the price.

Sources

Rules, fees and hours change, so confirm with Billerica before you go.

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