New Bedford Christmas Tree Collection Schedule

New Bedford Christmas tree pick up scheduleThe City of New Bedford Department of Public Facilities announced that Christmas trees will be collected from New Bedford residents curbside during the week of Monday, January 9, 2012, through Friday, January 13, 2012. During this week, all trees should be placed curbside on the same day as the designated residential solid waste collection day.

The City will not collect Christmas Trees curbside at any other time.

In addition, for those New Bedford residents wishing to dispose of their Christmas trees at alternate dates/times, the city has designated drop-off areas at the following locations:

  • Shawmut Avenue Transfer Station Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (1103 Shawmut Ave.)
  • East Beach Parking Lot (East of Rodney French Blvd. between Seymour and Hudson Streets).
  • Brooklawn Park (Near Pony League Field, enter at Irvington Street)
  • Pine Hill Park (Phillips Road)

All trees, whether disposed of curbside or at a drop-off location, must be free of stands, ornaments, lights and shall not be in bags. Residents with questions on this matter are encouraged to contact the City Yard at (508) 991-6133.