[Durham INC] Durham Announces Christmas & New Year's Schedule

Thu Dec 9 10:08:09 EST 2010

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

For Immediate Release:  December 9, 2010

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 Friday,
December 24, and Monday, December 27, 2009, as well as Friday, December
31, 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 24 and Friday, December 31. Customers who normally
receive their bulky item and yard waste collections on Friday will
receive their collection on Monday, December 27 and Monday, January 3.  

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 closed on Friday, December 24, Saturday, December 25, Friday,
December 31, and Saturday January 1. It will open under its normal
schedule on Monday, December 27 and Monday, January 3. 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 24, Saturday, December 25, Friday, December 31, and
Saturday, January 1. It will open under its normal schedule on Tuesday,
December 28 and Tuesday, January 4.  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 Tree Collection

The Department of Solid Waste Management will collect Christmas trees
from all Solid Waste customers from January 3 - 28, 2011. 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. 

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 4:30
p.m., and Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., at no charge until January 28.
Customers are asked to arrive at least 30 minutes before closing. Trees
delivered after January 28 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 Parks and Recreation

Durham Parks and Recreation (DPR) will close its administrative office,
all recreation and neighborhood centers, and all indoor rental sites
from Friday, December 24 through Monday, December 27. On Thursday,
December 23, all recreation and neighborhood centers will close at 6
p.m. The recreation and neighborhood centers as well as the
administrative office will reopen under their normal schedule on
Tuesday, December 28.

DPR will also close its administrative office, all recreation and
neighborhood centers, and all indoor rental sites from Friday, December
31 through Saturday, January 1. On Thursday, December 30, all recreation
and neighborhood centers will close at 6 p.m. The recreation and
neighborhood centers will reopen under their normal schedules on Sunday,
January 2 and the administrative office will reopen under its normal
schedule on Monday, January 3. 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 Friday, December 24, Monday, December
27, and Friday, December 31. However, residents may complete an online
service request by visiting the City's website at 
www.DurhamNC.gov/departments/onecall
<http://www.DurhamNC.gov/departments/onecall> , 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, or visit 
www.DurhamNC.gov <http://www.DurhamNC.gov> .

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