Brunswick Announces Free Disposal and Curbside Tree Pickup Jan 2026

On December 29, 2025, the Town of Brunswick notified residents that municipal crews will perform curbside pickup of undecorated and unbagged Christmas trees during the week of January 5–9, 2026. Pickup will occur on each household's normal trash collection day, and the schedule is subject to weather conditions that could alter service.

In addition to curbside collection, the town announced that the Graham Road Processing Facility will accept Christmas trees free of charge once expanded facility hours begin on January 6. The dual options are intended to give residents flexibility for disposal in the immediate weeks following the holidays.

The directive applies specifically to trees that are free of decorations, lights, tinsel and plastic bags; residents who leave ornaments, stands or plastic coverings on trees risk having them excluded from pickup. Placing trees curbside on the scheduled trash day is the simplest option for households within Brunswick municipal service areas. For those able to transport trees directly, the Graham Road Processing Facility will provide a drop-off alternative beginning January 6 when extended hours take effect.

For Sagadahoc County residents who work in or frequently travel to Brunswick, the expanded drop-off hours could present a convenient disposal option if their home towns do not offer similar pickup windows. Municipal tree recycling and processing sites typically reduce pressure on landfill capacity and allow towns to repurpose woody material for mulch or biomass, though specific processing outcomes for this collection were not detailed in the town notice.

Weather remains a key variable. The town emphasized that pickup is "weather permitting," which means strong storms, heavy snow or freezing conditions could delay crews and extend the window for collection. Residents should prepare to keep trees clear of snow and accessible at the curb on their scheduled collection day to avoid missed pickups.

This seasonal service reflects routine municipal waste-management planning after the holidays and affects household schedules for early January. Residents who participate should ensure trees are undecorated and unbagged and placed curbside on their regular trash day between January 5 and January 9, 2026, or bring them to the Graham Road Processing Facility once its expanded hours begin on January 6.