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Brockton, MA Trash & Recycling: Holiday Pickup Schedule (2026)

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Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Governing section: City Code § 8-3.2(e)
Collection window: Two weeks following December 25
Condition: Nonliving tree, no decorations
After window closes: Collected as yard waste under § 8-3.2(c)

Summary

Brockton collects undecorated, nonliving holiday trees at the curb for two weeks following December 25, either whole or cut into sections. Trees left out after the special pickup window revert to the standard yard-waste set-out rules.

(e)For collection by the City of Brockton or its contractor, nonliving, organic holiday trees, either uncut or cut into sections, without decorations, may be placed at the curbside for the two (2) weeks following December 25. Any trees remaining after the special pickup ends, may be set out in conformance with the rules for yard waste set-out procedures and will be collected as yard waste.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 28).

Full Breakdown

2(e) governs Brockton's holiday tree collection: for pickup by the City of Brockton or its contractor, nonliving, organic holiday trees, uncut or cut into sections, without decorations, may be placed at the curbside for the two weeks following December 25. 4, which otherwise runs weekly from May 1 to June 30 and November 1 to December 15, and biweekly from July 1 through October 31. 2(c) and will be picked up as yard waste going forward, meaning residents miss the tree-specific window but are not left with no disposal option. on collection day. '

Violations & Fines

Holiday trees placed at the curb outside the permitted window, or left out ahead of the 5:00 p.m. day-before cutoff, fall under the same § 8-3.6 fine schedule as other waste: $25 for early set-out and $100 to $300 for leaving material out past the regular collection day, with repeat offenses in a calendar year increasing the fine and risking loss of collection service after five violations.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does Brockton collect Christmas trees at the curb?

For two weeks following December 25, per § 8-3.2(e). Trees may be left whole or cut into sections, but all decorations must be removed before they are set out for the city or its contractor to collect.

What if I miss Brockton's holiday tree pickup window?

Trees remaining after the two-week special pickup ends can still be set out under the standard yard-waste rules in § 8-3.2(c) and will be collected as yard waste, following the regular yard-waste container and bundling requirements.

Can I put out an artificial or decorated tree for Brockton's holiday collection?

No. Section 8-3.2(e) covers only nonliving, organic holiday trees without decorations; it does not authorize curbside pickup of artificial trees or trees still bearing lights, tinsel or ornaments.

Sources & Official References

[1]Brockton, MA Code of Ordinances § 8-3.2

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