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Christmas Tree Pickup by Town: Dates and Drop-Offs
Curbside tree pickup dates for Greater Boston towns, A to Z: 2027 dates where posted, last year's schedule where not, and drop-off spots.
Burlington, MA: snow rules, trash delays and events
What Burlington has posted for the holiday weeks: winter parking and snow rules. Every item links to the town's own page.
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Winter parking and snow rules in Burlington
Standing rule. Dec 1 to Apr 1: no parking on any street 2-8 a.m. (General Bylaw Art. XIII 1.12). Fine $25 first offense, $50 after. General Bylaws, Article XIII (town Archive Center copy) ↗
Towing. DPW Superintendent or Police Chief may tow cars blocking plowing; owner pays removal and storage at state DPU-set rates (Bylaw 1.13). No tow company or phone is published.
Alerts. The town uses RAVE (Smart911) for emergencies and DPW concerns. Police Lt. Carlson helps with signup: 781-505-4913. Smart911 / RAVE signup ↗
Public works: Department of Public Works, Highway Division, 781-270-1676. Rules as of November 8, 2026; confirm with the town before relying on them.
Holiday trash and recycling in Burlington
Burlington has not posted a 2026 holiday trash schedule. Check the town's collection page for changes.
Collection by Republic Services. Town contract; Republic 1-800-442-9006; bulk pickups 1-800-442-9006. Holiday/delay weeks: report misses by noon Saturday.
Christmas trees. 2026-27 town calendar posts one-week curbside tree pickup starting Jan 11, 2027. Have the tree curbside by 7 am Monday. Trees over 6 ft must be cut in half. Source ↗
Events in Burlington
No confirmed 2026 events in Burlington yet. These are the next confirmed events around Greater Boston, and the full list has filters.
Tue, Nov 10 · Doors 7 pm, show 8 pm
Geoff Tate: Operation: Mindcrime, The Final Chapter
The former Queensryche singer performs the 1988 concept album Operation: Mindcrime from start to finish.
On now · Nov 6 - Dec 27
Snowport
Outdoor winter village with a 130+ vendor holiday market, food and drink, iceless curling, a Christmas tree market and photo spots.
Tue, Nov 10 · Doors 6:30 pm, show 7:30 pm
The Music Box Open Mic
Hosted open mic night with Brian Donnelly in the Off Cabot room.
Near Burlington
Confirmed events within about 8 miles, nearest first.
- 23rd Annual Tree Lighting on the Town Common, Stoneham · Nov 29 · about 5 mi
- It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, Stoneham · Nov 27 - Dec 20 · about 5 mi
- ZooLights, Stoneham · Nov 20 - Jan 3 · about 5 mi
- Saturday Story Time (ages 3‑5), Wakefield · Nov 21 - Dec 12 · about 6 mi
- Family Trivia at the Library, Wakefield · Nov 27 · about 6 mi
- One Up Games: History of Nintendo, Wakefield · Dec 5 · about 6 mi
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