[Durham INC] City of Durham to Observe Memorial Day

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News Media Contact
Amy Blalock, Public Affairs Manager
919.475.7735 (mobile)
Amy.Blalock at DurhamNC.gov
News Release
For Immediate Release: May 21, 2021


City of Durham to Observe Memorial Day



DURHAM, N.C. - The City of Durham will observe the upcoming Memorial Day holiday on Monday, May 31.



Most City offices, including City Hall and all non-emergency City operations, will be closed to the public and many employees who continue to telework due to COVID-19 will be unavailable. 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.

The Solid Waste Management Department<https://durhamnc.gov/832/Solid-Waste-Management> will be closed on May 31. All curbside collections for garbage, recycling, and bulky items will be delayed by one business day. While regular weekly collections for yard waste<https://durhamnc.gov/891/Yard-Waste> is set to resume on June 1, since this is a holiday week, curbside collections will be delayed by one business day. The Waste Disposal and Recycling Center, Yard Waste Facility, and the Household Hazardous Waste Center<https://durhamnc.gov/898/Disposal-Facilities> will also be closed on May 31. 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<https://durhamnc.gov/3025/Find-Your-Collection-Day> or download their free Durham Rollout smartphone app available in the Apple<https://apps.apple.com/app/id1431854760> and Google Play<https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=gov.durhamnc.recollect.waste> stores.


Durham Parks and Recreation<https://www.dprplaymore.org/> (DPR) will close its administrative office and all facilities on May 31. City Lakes will be open under their normal schedules from Friday, May 28 through Monday, May 31. For information about DPR programs, activities, and events call (919) 560-4355 during office hours or visit the department's webpage<https://www.dprplaymore.org/>.



The Park Durham Customer Service Center<https://www.parkdurham.org/> will be closed on May 31. On City-designated holidays, downtown parking is free in on-street parking spaces, City-owned parking garages, and City-owned surface parking lots.



Durham One Call<https://durhamnc.gov/1439/Durham-One-Call> will also be closed on May 31. Residents may submit a service request using the free Durham One Call 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<https://durhamnc.gov/1439/Durham-One-Call>, 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.



Water main break<https://durhamnc.gov/1344/Report-Water-Main-Breaks> and sewer overflow<https://durhamnc.gov/1346/Report-Sewer-Overflows-Backups> calls for service placed after-hours, weekends or on City-recognized holidays should be directed to the department's after-hours emergency phone number at (919) 560-4344, which will dispatch on-call crews.


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