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Leaf and yard waste pickup in Stoneham, MA

Paper leaf bags and an open barrel of orange maple leaves at the curb on a Stoneham street in late October

Leaf pickup dates and set-out rules

Leaves go out with the regular trash pickup in paper bags or open barrels with no lids, by 7 a.m. Plastic bags are not accepted. Keep leaf containers apart from trash and recycling. Pick the week that matches your day: if your trash day is Wednesday, you can set leaves out on Wednesday of each of the four weeks. As of October 31, the remaining weeks are Nov 2-6, Nov 16-20 and Nov 30-Dec 4.

Leaf drop in eastern Massachusetts usually runs from mid October into November, so the later weeks tend to catch the most.

Brush, branches and the Stevens Street center

The town does not pick up branches, brush or trees at the curb. They go to the Stevens Street Recycling Center with a vehicle recycling sticker, cut to 4 to 6 feet long and under 8 inches thick. In November the center is open Monday 8 a.m. to noon and Saturday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., plus Wednesday 3:30 to 5 p.m. for yard waste only, and it is closed on November 11. Hours vary by season and no December hours are posted, so call the DPW at 781-438-0760.

There is no charge for yard waste with a sticker.

When we help

Storm cleanup, a fallen limb or a hedge removal produces more brush than the center handles in a few Saturday trips. We load yard debris by the trailer: $209 for a quarter, $319 for a half and $519 for a full one. A single bag or box is $11. We also take leaf piles that missed the town weeks, which is common after the last collection day passes. Tell us if the pile includes thorny brush or long limbs so we price the right trailer fraction. Heavy wet leaves are the usual reason a load is bigger than it looks, so text a photo of the pile and we confirm the number.

Stoneham fall 2026 leaf weeks

  1. Oct 26-30

    First week of curbside leaf pickup, on your trash day.

  2. Nov 2-6

    Second pickup week; most maple leaves are down.

  3. Nov 16-20

    Third pickup week.

  4. Nov 30-Dec 4

    Last week; the Recycling Center's posted season ends Nov 30.

Local resources in Stoneham

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?

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No. Use paper bags or open barrels.

Will the town take branches?

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Not at the curb. Take them to Stevens Street under 4 to 6 feet long and under 8 inches thick.

What if I miss the last week?

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Book us for a trailer load, from $209.

Sources

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

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