Most City of Durham Offices Closed for Independence Day

Most City of Durham offices will be closed Thursday, July 4, 2013, in observance of Independence Day. Police, fire, and rescue services for life-threatening or in-progress emergencies may be reached by calling 9-1-1. Non-emergency problems or concerns may be directed to (919) 560-4600. The City will operate under normal business hours on Friday, July 5. Residents are asked to take note of the following changes in 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 Thursday, July 4. Collection for all services, including solid waste, recycling, yard waste, and bulky items, will be delayed until Friday, July 5. Collections for yard waste and bulky items on Friday, July 5 will instead occur on Monday, July 8. For more information, visit online.

Waste Disposal and Recycling Center
The City's Waste Disposal and Recycling Center (Transfer Station) will be closed on Thursday, July 4. It will reopen under its normal schedule on Friday, July 5. For more information, visit online.

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center
The City's Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center will be closed on Thursday, July 4. It will reopen under its normal schedule on Friday, July 5. For more information, visit online.  

Durham Parks and Recreation
Durham Parks and Recreation (DPR) will close its administrative office and all recreation centers on Thursday, July 4. DPR’s recreation centers will operate under normal schedules on the Friday, July 5. City lakes and outdoor pools will operate under normal schedules. The administrative office will reopen under its normal schedule on Friday, July 5. For more information, visit online, “like” on Facebook, or call (919) 560-4355.

Durham Area Transit Authority
On Thursday, July 4, Durham Area Transit Authority (DATA) and DATA ACCESS will operate on its Sunday service 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 Holiday schedule in which service is provided every 20 minutes from 7:20 a.m. to 10 p.m. DATA’s administration office will be closed on Thursday, July 4 and will reopen under its normal schedule on Friday, July 5. For more information on DATA and DATA ACCESS, visit online, “like” on Facebook or call (919) 485-RIDE. For more information on the Bull City Connector, visit online, “like” on Facebook, or “follow” on Twitter.

Durham One Call
Durham One Call will close at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3 and will be closed on Thursday, July 4. The Center will reopen under its normal schedule on Friday, July 5. Residents may complete an online service request by visiting the City’s website online, 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 the 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, visit online,“like” on Facebook, or “follow” on Twitter.