Most City of Durham Offices Closed for Christmas & New Year’s Holidays

The City of Durham has recently announced holiday closing information for residents.

Most City of Durham administrative offices will be closed Monday, December 23, Tuesday, December 24, and Wednesday, December 25, 2013 as well as Wednesday, January 1, 2014 in observance of the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. 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. 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 Wednesday, December 25. Collection for all services, which includes solid waste, recycling, yard waste, and bulky items, will be delayed by one business for the remainder of this week. Customers who would normally receive their bulky item and yard waste collection on Friday, December 27 will instead receive their collection on Monday, December 30.

The department will also be closed on Wednesday, January 1. All collections for solid waste, recycling, yard waste, and bulky items will again be delayed by one business day for the remainder of this week. Customers who would normally receive their bulky item and yard waste collection on Friday, January 3 will instead receive their collection on Monday, January 6. For more information, click here.

Residents are reminded to place their carts at the curb by 7 a.m. the day of their scheduled collections and to return garbage, recycling, and yard waste containers back to their home, away from street, curb, and sidewalk. As traffic increases during the holiday season, motorists are also asked to be aware of collection crews working in neighborhoods and other high-traffic areas.

Waste Disposal and Recycling Center
The City's Waste Disposal and Recycling Center (Transfer Station) will close at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, December 24 be closed on Wednesday, December 25 as well as Wednesday, January 1. It will operate under its normal schedule on all other dates. For more information, click here.

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center
The City's Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center will close at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, December 24 and be closed on Wednesday, December 25 as well as Wednesday, January 1.Since the center is normally closed on Mondays, it will operate under its normal schedule on all other dates. For more information, click here.

Curbside Christmas Tree Collection
The Solid Waste Management Department will collect Christmas trees from all solid waste customers beginning December 26 until March 1. Trees should be placed at the curb by 7 a.m. on residents’ normal household garbage collection day. Residents are asked to leave the tree at the curb for one week before contacting Durham One Call at (919) 560-1200 to report a missed tree collection. Trees taller than six feet should be cut in half. Residents should remove all decorations and hardware, including tinsel, lights, garland, ornaments, nails, and stands. Residents are also asked to not place trees in bags. Trees may also be dropped off at the City’s Waste Disposal & Recycling Center at 2115 E. Club Blvd., Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Saturdays from 7:30 a.m. to noon at no charge until March 1. Customers are asked to arrive at least 30 minutes before closing. Trees delivered after March 1 will be subject to the usual disposal fees.

Remember To Recycle
Residents are encouraged to recycle year-round and particularly during the holiday season when the amounts of trash generated increases. Paper holiday waste, including wrapping paper (non-metallic only), cardboard boxes, and greeting cards may be placed in the blue recycling cart. To learn more about recycling, click here.

Durham Parks and Recreation
Durham Parks and Recreation (DPR) will close its administrative office, all recreation centers, and all indoor rental sites from Monday, December 23 through Wednesday, December 25. The administrative office, all recreation centers, and all indoor rental sites will reopen under their normal operating schedules on Thursday, December 26. DPR will also close its administrative office, all recreation centers, and all indoor rental sites on Wednesday, January 1. Recreation centers will close at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, December 31.The administrative office, all recreation centers, and indoor rental sites will reopen under their normal operating schedules on Thursday, January 2. For more information, click here, “like” on Facebook, or call (919) 560-4355.

Durham Area Transit Authority
On Monday, December 23, all fixed route service on DATA and DATA ACCESS will operate from 5:30 a.m. until 12:30 a.m. The Bull City Connector will operate from 6:22 a.m. until 10 p.m. However, DATA and DATA ACCESS administrative offices will be closed. On Tuesday, December 24, Durham Area Transit Authority (DATA) and DATA ACCESS will operate from 5:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Bull City Connector service will operate from 7:20 a.m. to 7 p.m. DATA ACCESS administrative offices will be closed. On Wednesday, December 25, DATA, DATA ACCESS, and the Bull City Connector will not operate and DATA and DATA ACCESS administrative offices will be closed. On Tuesday, December 31, all fixed route service on DATA and DATA ACCESS will operate from 5:30 a.m. until 7 p.m. The Bull City Connector service will operate from 6:22 a.m. until midnight. On Wednesday, January 1 all fixed route service on DATA and DATA ACCESS will operate its holiday schedule from 6:30 a.m. until 7:30 p.m. The Bull City Connector will operate from 7 a.m. until 10 p.m. However, DATA and DATA ACCESS administrative offices will be closed. For more information on DATA and DATA ACCESS, click here, “like” on Facebook, or call (919) 485-RIDE. For more information on the Bull City Connector, visit their website, “like” on Facebook, or “follow” on Twitter.

Durham One Call
Durham One Call will be closed on Monday, December 23 through Wednesday, December 25 as well as Wednesday, January 1. The center will also close one hour early on Tuesday, December 31 at 5 p.m. However, residents may complete an online service request by visiting the City’s website, or by leaving a message at (919) 560-1200. Durham One Call will forward all requests for City services to the appropriate department on December 2. For information about the City’s holiday schedule and any other services that may be affected, contact Durham One Call at (919) 560-1200 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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