Most City of Durham Offices Closed for Memorial Day

 Most City of Durham offices will be closed Monday, May 28, 2012, in observance of Memorial Day. Emergency police, fire, and rescue services may be reached by calling 911. The City will operate under normal business hours on Tuesday, May 29. Residents are asked to take note of the following changes in other City services and programs.

Solid Waste, Recycling, Yard Waste, and Bulky Item Curbside Collections
The City’s Solid Waste Management Department will be closed on Monday, May 28. Collection for all services, including solid waste, recycling, yard waste, and bulky items, will be delayed by one business day for the entire week. Collections for yard waste and bulky items on Friday, June 1 will instead occur on Monday, June 4. More information.

Waste Disposal and Recycling Center
The City's Waste Disposal and Recycling Center (Transfer Station) will be closed on Monday, May 28. It will reopen under its normal schedule on Tuesday, May 29. More information.

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center
The City's Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center is normally closed on Mondays. It will open under its normal schedule on Tuesday, May 29. More information.

Durham Parks and Recreation
Durham Parks and Recreation (DPR) will close its administrative office, all recreation centers, and all neighborhood centers on Monday, May 28. DPR’s recreation centers will operate under normal schedules on Saturday, May 26, but will be closed Sunday, May 27. City lakes will be open regular hours Friday through Monday. The administrative office will reopen under its normal schedule on Tuesday, May 29. For more information, visit Durham Parks and Recreation's website or “like” DPR on Facebook.

Durham Area Transit Authority
On Monday, May 28, Durham Area Transit Authority (DATA) and DATA ACCESS will operate on its Sunday/holiday schedule in which hourly service is provided from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The Bull City Connector will operate on its Saturday schedule in which service is provided every 20 minutes from 6:27 a.m. to midnight. DATA’s administration office will be closed on Monday, May 28 and will reopen under its normal schedule on Tuesday, May 29. For more information on DATA and DATA ACCESS, visit DATA's website or call (919) 485-RIDE. For more information on the Bull City Connector, visit the Bull City Connector's website, “like” the Bull City Connector on Facebook, or “follow” the Bull City Connector on Twitter. 

Durham One Call
Durham One Call will be closed on Monday, May 30. However, residents may complete an online service request by visiting the City’s website at http://DurhamNC.gov/Pages/DOC.aspx, or by leaving a message at (919) 560-1200. Durham One Call will forward all requests for City services to the appropriate department the next business day. For information about the City’s holiday schedule and other services that may be affected, residents should contact Durham One Call at (919) 560-1200 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, or visit the website.