[Durham INC] Most City of Durham Offices Closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

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CITY OF DURHAM
Office of Public Affairs
101 City Hall Plaza
Durham, NC 27701

News Release


News Media 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>
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For Immediate Release: January 7, 2014


Most City of Durham Offices Closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Durham Residents Are Asked to Take Note of Changes in Multiple City Services

DURHAM, N.C. - Most City of Durham administrative offices will be closed Monday, January 20, 2014, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. 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. 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 Solid Waste Management Department will be closed on Monday, January 20. Collection for all services, which includes solid waste, recycling, yard waste, and bulky items, will be delayed by one business day for the entire week. Collections for yard waste and bulky items on Friday, January 24 will instead occur on Monday, January 27. For more information, visit http://DurhamNC.gov/ich/op/swmd/Pages/HolidaySchedule.aspx.



Waste Disposal and Recycling Center
The Waste Disposal and Recycling Center (Transfer Station) will be closed on Monday, January 20. It will reopen under its normal schedule on Tuesday, January 21. For more information, visit http://DurhamNC.gov/ich/op/swmd/Pages/wr_transfer.aspx.



Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center
The Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center is normally closed on Mondays. It will open under its normal schedule on Tuesday, January 21. For more information, visit http://DurhamNC.gov/ich/op/swmd/Pages/Hazardous-Waste.aspx.

Durham Parks and Recreation

Durham Parks and Recreation will close its administrative office, all recreation centers, and all indoor rental sites on Monday, January 20. All facilities will reopen under their normal schedules on Tuesday, January 21. For more information, visit http://www.DPRPlayMore.org, "like" at http://www.Facebook.com/DurhamParksandRecreation, or call (919) 560-4355.

Durham Area Transit Authority
Durham Area Transit Authority (DATA) and DATA ACCESS will operate on its holiday schedule on Monday, January 20 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 from 7:20 a.m. to 10 p.m. However, DATA and DATA ACCESS administrative offices will be closed. For more information on DATA and DATA ACCESS, visit http://DATA.DurhamNC.gov, "like" at http://www.Facebook.com/DurhamAreaTransitAuthority, or call (919) 485-RIDE. For more information on the Bull City Connector, visit http://www.BullCityConnector.org, "like" at http://www.Facebook.com/BullCityConnector, or "follow" at http://www.Twitter.com/BullCityConnect.

Durham One Call
Durham One Call will be closed on Monday, January 20. However, residents may complete an online service request by visiting the City's website at http://durhamnc.gov/ich/cmo/Pages/DOC/DOC_Service_Request.aspx, or by leaving a message at (919) 560-1200. Durham One Call will forward all requests for City services to the appropriate department on January 21. 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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