INC NEWS - Most City Offices Closed for Labor Day Holiday

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Press Release from the City  Public Affairs Office.
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Durham Residents Are Asked to Take Note of Changes in Multiple City Services

Durham, N.C. – Most City of Durham offices will be closed Monday,
September 3, 2007, in observance of the Labor Day holiday.  Durham
residents are asked to take note of the following changes in City
services:

Recycling, Yard Waste and Solid Waste Curbside Collections

The City’s Department of Solid Waste Management will have no curbside
collection on Monday, September 3.  Collection for regular Monday
customers will instead occur on Wednesday, September 5.  Citizens are
reminded to place their carts curbside after 5 p.m. on Tuesday, September
4 for the Wednesday collection.

For more information regarding the City’s holiday schedule, citizens may
visit the City’s Department of Solid Waste Management Web site at
http://www.durhamnc.gov/departments/solid/holiday.cfm or contact Durham
One Call at (919) 560-1200.

Waste Disposal and Recycling Center

The City's Waste Disposal and Recycling Center (Transfer Station) will be
closed on Monday, September 3.  It will reopen on Tuesday, September 4 at
7:30 a.m.

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center

The City's Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center will be closed on
Saturday, September 1.  It will reopen on Wednesday, September 5 at 9 a.m.

Durham Area Transit Authority

On Monday, September 3, Durham Area Transit Authority (DATA) and DATA
ACCESS will operate on its Sunday/Holiday schedule in which service is
provided from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.  For more information regarding
DATA’s holiday schedule, riders should contact DATA at (919) 485-RIDE.

Durham Parks and Recreation

Durham Parks and Recreation Administrative Office, all recreation centers
and pools will be closed on Monday, September 3.  These facilities will
reopen on Tuesday, September 4.

Durham One Call

Durham One Call will be closed on Monday, September 3.  However, citizens
may complete an online service request by visiting the City’s Web site at
http://www.durhamnc.gov/departments/onecall/online_index.cfm or by leaving
a message with Durham One Call’s answering service.  Requests for
assistance left with the answering service on Monday, September 3 will be
forwarded to Durham One Call on Tuesday, September 4.  

For Additional Information

For any additional information about the City’s holiday schedule and the
services that will be affected, residents should contact Durham One Call
weekdays from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. at (919) 560-1200.