Most City of Durham Offices Closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Most City of Durham administrative offices will be closed Monday, January 21, 2013, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Police, fire, and rescue services for life-threatening or in-progress emergencies may be reached by calling 911. Non-emergency problems or concerns may be directed to (919) 560-4600. Durham residents are also asked to take note of the following changes in City services and programs.

Solid Waste, Recycling, Yard Waste, and Bulky Item Curbside Collections

The Solid Waste Management Department will be closed on Monday, January 21. Collection for all services, which includes 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, January 25 will instead occur on Monday, January 28. For more information, visit http://DurhamNC.gov/ich/op/swmd/Pages/HolidaySchedule.aspx.

Waste Disposal and Recycling Center

The Waste Disposal and Recycling Center (Transfer Station) will be closed on Monday, January 21. It will reopen under its normal schedule on Tuesday, January 22. For more information, visit http://DurhamNC.gov/ich/op/swmd/Pages/wr_transfer.aspx.  

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center

The Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center is normally closed on Mondays. It will open under its normal schedule on Tuesday, January 22. For more information, visit http://DurhamNC.gov/ich/op/swmd/Pages/Hazardous-Waste.aspx.  

Durham Parks and Recreation

Durham Parks and Recreation will close its administrative office, all recreation centers, and all indoor rental sites on Monday, January 21. All facilities will reopen under their normal schedules on Tuesday, January 22. For more information, visit http://www.DPRPlayMore.org, “like” at http://www.Facebook.com/DurhamParksandRecreation, or call (919) 560-4355.

Durham Area Transit Authority

Durham Area Transit Authority (DATA) and DATA ACCESS will operate on its Sunday/Holiday schedule on Monday, January 21 in which hourly service is provided from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The Bull City Connector will operate on its Holiday schedule in which service is provided every 20 minutes from 7:20 a.m. to 10 p.m. However, DATA and DATA ACCESS administrative offices will be closed. For more information on DATA and DATA ACCESS, visit http://DATA.DurhamNC.gov, “like” at http://www.facebook.com/DurhamAreaTransitAuthority or call (919) 485-RIDE. For more information on the Bull City Connector, visit http://www.BullCityConnector.org, “like” at http://www.Facebook.com/BullCityConnector, or “follow” at http://www.Twitter.com/BullCityConnect.

Durham One Call

Durham One Call will be closed on Monday, January 21. 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 on the next business day. For information about the City’s holiday schedule and any 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 http://www.DurhamNC.gov.