Bath schedules three curbside Christmas tree collections, first completed December 29

Bath residents were offered a curbside option to dispose of their Christmas trees as the city completed the first scheduled collection on Monday December 29. The public works department has two remaining scheduled pickup dates, Monday January 5, 2026 and Monday January 12, 2026, with collection beginning early on each listed Monday. Residents who did not place their trees out for the December 29 collection can use the January pickup dates.

The curbside collections are part of the city’s regular winter services and are intended to make post holiday cleanup easier for households across Sagadahoc County. The city has directed residents to the Curbside Collection page for full trash recycling and yard waste schedules and for specific guidance on how to prepare trees for collection. Pickup crews begin early on the scheduled Mondays, so putting trees to the curb before dawn will help ensure collection.

This municipal service complements other winter measures recently posted by the city, including parking bans and snow removal guidance. Timely tree removal helps keep sidewalks and streets clear for plows and emergency vehicles, and reduces the need for residents to transport bulky material to transfer stations during the busy season. For households with limited mobility or transportation options, curbside pickup provides an accessible option during a period when municipal crews are also focused on snow and ice management.

City officials expect the three dates to cover most local needs, but residents with questions about timing or preparation should consult the Curbside Collection page for full instructions and the latest schedule information. Observing the posted guidelines will help crews work efficiently and maintain safe, passable streets as Bath moves through the post holiday and winter maintenance period.