Leaf and yard waste in Tewksbury
What the weekly pickup takes
Set bags and barrels out by 7 am Monday; the truck works through the week. Leaves go in paper bags or barrels, no plastic, at most 50 pounds. Branches must be under four inches across, tied in bundles no wider than 30 inches and no longer than three feet. Grass clippings are not part of the pickup. The weeks still ahead as of October 31 are November 2-6, 9-13 and 16-20; for a missed pickup call Republic at 800-442-9006, Thursday.
After November 20 there is no more curbside until spring, so late storm limbs and December leaf drop have no outlet.
Krochmal Farms and the haul option
Krochmal Farms, 1079 South Street, accepts leaves and grass clippings, which may be mixed. The Homeowner Access Sticker is $100, bought at the farm and expiring August 31. Pickups over three-quarter ton and commercial vehicles are barred, and hours are Monday to Friday 7 to 4, Saturday 7 to noon, subject to change December through March.
If you do not have a suitable vehicle, a trailer load is the alternative: $209 for a quarter, $319 for a half. Typical Tewksbury lots with several oaks produce 10 to 20 bags of leaves in one raking, which is the point where bagging becomes the larger cost than the load.
Tewksbury yard waste: curbside versus Krochmal Farms
| Town curbside | Krochmal Farms | |
|---|---|---|
| Leaves | Yes, paper bags or barrels | Yes, loose |
| Grass clippings | No | Yes |
| Branches | Under 4 in, bundles 3 ft by 30 in | Not listed |
| When | Weekly to Nov 20, 2026 | Mon-Fri 7-4, Sat 7-noon |
| Cost | Included in trash | $100 sticker, expires Aug 31 |
Local resources in Tewksbury
Donation, reuse and recycling options near the pickup. We are not affiliated with these; confirm hours and what they accept before you go.
- Recycling
Krochmal Farms
Accepts: Leaves and grass clippings, which can be mixed
Open Mon-Fri 7-4 and Sat 7-noon; hours may change Dec-Mar. Pickups over 3/4 ton and commercial vehicles are excluded. In Tewksbury itself.
1079 South St, Tewksbury, MA 01876
Quick answers
When does fall leaf pickup end in Tewksbury?
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The week of November 16-20, 2026.
Can I put leaves in plastic bags?
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No, paper bags or barrels only.
What if the truck missed my street?
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Call Republic Services at 800-442-9006.
Sources
Rules, fees and hours change, so confirm with Tewksbury before you go.
- Tewksbury: Branch, Leaf & Christmas Tree Pickup: “Leaves shall be placed in paper bags or separate trash barrels” · accessed October 31, 2026
- Krochmal Farms access stickers: “Leaves & Grass Clippings (CAN BE MIXED)” · accessed October 31, 2026
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