[Durham INC] Durham Announces Holiday Schedule Changes

Mon Dec 14 10:44:48 EST 2009

CITY OF DURHAM

Office of Public Affairs

101 City Hall Plaza

Durham, NC 27701

News Release

For Details, Contact:

Amy Blalock

Sr. Public Affairs Specialist

(919) 560-4123 x 11253

(919) 475-7735 (cell)

Amy.Blalock at durhamnc.gov <mailto:Amy.Blalock at durhamnc.gov> 

For Immediate Release:  December 14, 2009

Most City of Durham Offices Closed for Christmas and New Year's Holidays

Durham Residents Are Asked to Take Note of Changes in Multiple City
Services

DURHAM, N.C. - Most City of Durham offices will be closed Thursday,
December 24, and Friday, December 25, 2009, as well as Friday, January
1, 2010, in observance of the Christmas and New Year's holidays.  Durham
residents are asked to take note of the following changes in City
services:

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

The City's Department of Solid Waste Management will be closed on
Friday, December 25 and Friday, January 1.  There are no changes to
either the recycling or garbage collection schedules.  Friday bulky item
and yard waste collections will occur on Monday, December 28 and Monday,
January 4.

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.  For more information about the City's
Department of Solid Waste Management, visit 
www.durhamnc.gov/departments/solid
<http://www.durhamnc.gov/departments/solid> . 

Waste Disposal and Recycling Center

The City's Waste Disposal and Recycling Center (Transfer Station) will
be closing early on Thursday, December 24 at 3 p.m., and closed on
Friday, December 25, Saturday, December 26, and Friday, January 1.  For
more information about the City's Waste Disposal and Recycling Center,
visit www.durhamnc.gov/departments/solid/wr_transfer.cfm
<http://www.durhamnc.gov/departments/solid/wr_transfer.cfm> . 

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center

The City's Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center will be closed on
Friday, December 25, Saturday, December 26, and Friday, January 1.  For
more information about the City's Household Hazardous Waste Collection
Center visit www.durhamnc.gov/departments/solid/hazardous_waste.cfm
<http://www.durhamnc.gov/departments/solid/hazardous_waste.cfm> .  

Curbside Christmas Tree Collection

The Department of Solid Waste Management will collect Christmas trees
from all Solid Waste customers from January 4-29, 2010.  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 also
remove all decorations, including tinsel, lights, garland, and
ornaments, as well as stands, nails, and other hardware.  Residents are
also asked to not place trees in bags. 

Christmas trees may also be dropped off at the City's Waste Disposal &
Recycling Center at 2115 E. Club Blvd., Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m.
to 4 p.m., and Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., at no charge until
January 29.  Trees delivered after that date 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, visit 
www.durhamnc.gov/departments/solid/recycle_curb_collection.cfm
<http://www.durhamnc.gov/departments/solid/recycle_curb_collection.cfm>
. 

Durham Area Transit Authority

On Friday, December 25, Durham Area Transit Authority (DATA) and ACCESS
will not operate.  On Thursday, December 24 and Thursday, December 31,
DATA and ACCESS will operate on its normal schedule, however service
ends at 7:30 p.m.  On Friday, January 1, DATA and ACCESS will operate on
the Sunday/Holiday schedule in which service is provided from 6:30 a.m.
to 7:30 p.m.  DATA's administration office will be closed on Thursday,
December 24, Friday, December 25, and Friday, January 1.  For more
information regarding DATA's holiday schedule, contact (919) 485-RIDE or
visit http://data.durhamnc.gov <http://data.durhamnc.gov> . 

Durham Parks and Recreation

Durham Parks and Recreation (DPR) will close its administrative office,
all recreation centers, all neighborhood centers, and all indoor rental
sites on Thursday, December 24, Friday, December 25, and Friday, January
1.  On Wednesday, December 23, and Thursday, December 31, all recreation
center facilities will close at 6 p.m.  For more information regarding
DPR's schedule, visit www.DPRPlayMore.org <http://www.DPRPlayMore.org> .

Durham One Call

Durham One Call will be closed on Thursday, December 24, Friday,
December 25, and Friday, January 1.  However, residents may complete an
online service request by visiting the City's Web site at 
www.durhamnc.gov/departments/onecall
<http://www.durhamnc.gov/departments/onecall>  or by leaving a message
with Durham One Call's after-hours answering service.  All requests will
be forwarded to Durham One Call the next business day.  

For information about the City's holiday schedule and the services that
will be affected, residents should contact Durham One Call weekdays from
8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at (919) 560-1200 or visit www.durhamnc.gov
<http://www.durhamnc.gov> .

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