[Durham INC] Most City of Durham Offices Closed for Labor Day

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News Media Contact:
Amy Blalock, Public Affairs Manager
919.560.4123 x11253 | 919.475.7735 (mobile)
Amy.Blalock at DurhamNC.gov



News Release
For Immediate Release: August 27, 2018

Most City of Durham Offices Closed for Labor Day
Residents Asked to Note Changes in City-Provided Services & Programs

DURHAM, N.C. - Most City of Durham offices, including City Hall and other non-emergency City operations, will be closed on Monday, September 3 in observance of Labor Day. Police, fire, and rescue services for life-threatening or in-progress emergencies may be reached by calling 911. Non-emergency 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<http://durhamnc.gov/832/Solid-Waste-Management> will be closed on September 3. Collection for all curbside services, including solid waste, recycling, yard waste and bulky items, will be delayed by one business day for the entire week. Curbside collections for yard waste and bulky items on September 7 will instead occur on September 10. The Waste Disposal & Recycling Center, Yard Waste Facility, and the Household Hazardous Waste Center<http://nc-durham.civicplus.com/898/Disposal-Facilities> will also be closed on September 3. For more information about items accepted for curbside collections as well as how to sign up for collection day alerts and reminders for holiday service changes, visit the department's webpage<http://durhamnc.gov/3025/Find-Your-Collection-Day>.

Parks and Recreation
Durham Parks and Recreation<http://durhamnc.gov/753/Parks-Recreation> will close its administrative office, all recreation centers, and all indoor rental sites on September 3. All recreation centers and indoor rental sites will operate under normal schedules September 1-2. City lakes, Hillside Pool, and picnic shelters will be open September 1-3. For more information follow on Facebook<http://www.facebook.com/DurhamParksandRecreation>, Twitter<https://twitter.com/dprplaymore>, or call (919) 560-4355.

GoDurham and GoDurham ACCESS
GoDurham<http://godurhamtransit.org/> and GoDurham ACCESS<http://godurhamtransit.org/access> will operate under Sunday-level service schedules on September 3, but administrative offices will be closed. For more information about GoDurham follow on Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/GoDurhamTransit?fref=ts>, Twitter<https://twitter.com/GoDurhamTransit>, or call (919) 485-RIDE. For more information about GoDurham ACCESS, call (919) 560-1551.

Water Management
Normal operating hours for the Water Management Department's Water and Sewer Maintenance Division are from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Water main break<http://durhamnc.gov/1344/Report-Water-Main-Breaks> and sewer overflow<http://durhamnc.gov/1346/Report-Sewer-Overflows-Backups> calls for service placed after-hours, on weekends or on City-recognized holidays should be directed to the department's after-hours emergency phone number at (919) 560-4344, which will take the report and dispatch on-call crews. For more information follow on Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/durhamwater> or Twitter<https://twitter.com/DurhamWater>.

Durham One Call
Durham One Call<http://durhamnc.gov/1439/Durham-One-Call> will be closed on September 3. Residents may submit a service request using the smartphone app available in the Apple<https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/durham-one-call/id1201890986?mt=8> and Google Play<https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.accela.durham_nc&hl=en> stores, complete and submit an online service request<http://durhamnc.gov/1439/Durham-One-Call> on the City's website, or leave 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 any other services that may be affected, contact Durham One Call at (919) 560-1200 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

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