Leaf and yard waste pickup in Chelsea, MA
The weeks and what goes out
Only three weeks remain, with gaps between them (Nov 2-13 are off weeks). Put loose leaves in barrels or in yard bags on your trash day; the city doesn't take plastic bags or branches. Set out only what the barrels hold.
The weeks are posted in the city's 2026 yard waste schedule news item; confirm yours with 311 at 617-466-4209.
The City Yard instead
Between collection weeks, take bagged yard waste to the City Yard at 380 Beacham Street, Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and most Saturdays 8 a.m. to noon (an older FAQ lists 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., so use the newer hours). Use approved bags.
Branches that the curb program refuses can go to the yard; the city page lists no branch limit, so call first.
A fallen limb or a full backyard cleanup is a load job: quarter trailer $209, half $319. We don't charge by leaf bag.
Buildings with more than 8 units or commercial properties are not on city service.
Chelsea yard waste weeks left in 2026
- Oct 26-30
On your trash day (current week as of Oct 29)
- Nov 16-20
Barrels or yard bags; no branches
- Nov 30-Dec 4
Last collection week
Local resources in Chelsea
Donation, reuse and recycling options near the pickup. We are not affiliated with these; confirm hours and what they accept before you go.
- Town
Chelsea City Yard (DPW)
No general bulky drop-off was found. Call 311 (617-466-4209) before bringing anything else. In Chelsea itself.
380 Beacham St, Chelsea, MA 02150
Quick answers
Are plastic bags accepted in Chelsea?
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No.
Does Chelsea collect branches?
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Not at the curb.
Where can I drop leaves?
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City Yard, 380 Beacham St, Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-2 p.m., most Saturdays 8 a.m.-noon.
Sources
Rules, fees and hours change, so confirm with Chelsea before you go.
- City of Chelsea: Chelsea's 2026 yard waste schedule: “Community members can place loose leaves or yard bags in barrels, however, the City will not collect plastic bags or branches.” · accessed October 31, 2026
- City of Chelsea: Chelsea's 2026 yard waste schedule (weeks): “November 16 – November 20 November 30 – December 4” · accessed October 31, 2026
- City of Chelsea: Yard waste collection (City Yard): “The City Yard is located at 380 Beacham Street ... most Saturdays 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.” · accessed November 1, 2026
- City of Chelsea DPW: Trash, recycling and yard waste: “Residential properties with more than 8 units must contract with a City-approved waste hauler.” · accessed October 31, 2026