Seasonal & Holidays
How To Dispose Of Your Christmas Tree In Andover
The town offers curbside tree pickup, as part of regular trash pickup.
ANDOVER, MA —It's pretty easy to get rid of your Christmas tree in Andover — simply leave it out uncovered on your normal pickup day. The tree must be free of ornaments and stands. And if it's more than seven feet tall, you need to cut it in half.
There are no start or stop dates for tree pickup, so if yours is in good shape and you'd like to keep it around, you can. Tree pickup qualifies as your weekly bulk pickup. Trash pickup is delayed one day by both Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
"The holiday season results in the highest trash volume of the year. Trash must take priority over trees if volumes, weather or other factor threaten the completion of daily trash routes. Trees left will be picked up at a later date," the town's trash and recycling FAQ notes.
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Contact the department of public works at 978-623-8700 with questions.
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