[Durham INC] City of Durham to Observe Christmas and New Year’s Holidays; Free Tree Drop-Off Options Begin January 3

[City of Durham Communications]

[Title: City of Durham Communications Department]

News Media Contact
Amy Blalock, Assistant Director
919.560.4123 x11253 | 919.475.7735 (mobile)
Amy.Blalock at DurhamNC.gov




News Release
For Immediate Release: December 9, 2021


City of Durham to Observe Christmas and New Year’s Holidays

Free Tree Drop-Off Options Begin January 3



DURHAM, N.C. – The City of Durham will observe the upcoming Christmas and New Year’s holidays on Friday, December 24; Monday, December 27; and Friday, December 31. Most City offices, including City Hall and all non-emergency City operations, will be closed to the public on these three dates.


The Solid Waste Management Department<https://durhamnc.gov/832/Solid-Waste-Management> will be closed on Friday, December 24 and Friday, December 31. Curbside collections for Friday yard waste customers will be delayed until Monday, December 27 and Monday, January 3. The Waste Disposal & Recycling Center, Yard Waste Facility, and the Household Hazardous Waste Center will close early at noon on Friday, December 24 and reopen on Monday, December 27 at 7:30 a.m. It will also close early at 2 p.m. on Friday, December 31 and reopen on Monday, January 3 at 7:30 a.m.

Residents are reminded to place their carts at the curb by 6 a.m. the day of their scheduled collections and to recycle as much as possible during the holiday season. Paper holiday waste, including wrapping paper (non-metallic only), cardboard boxes, and greeting cards should be placed in blue curbside recycling carts. 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.


There will also be a number of ways residents may dispose of their live Christmas trees at no charge beginning in early January as follows.


Free Live Tree Drop-Off Locations
Live trees will be accepted for free disposal at the City’s Waste Disposal and Recycling Center, located at 2115 E. Club Blvd., beginning Monday, January 3 until Saturday, February 5. The hours of operation are 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 7:30 a.m. to noon on Saturday.

Live trees may also be dropped off at no charge at the following six park locations on Saturday, January 8; Saturday, January 15; Saturday, January 22; Saturday, January 29; and Saturday, February 5 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Solid Waste Management crews will be on site each of these Saturdays to assist.

·         C.M. Herndon Park, 511 Scott King Rd.

·         Valley Springs Park, 3805 Valley Springs Rd.

·         Rock Quarry Park, 701 Stadium Dr.

·         Twin Lakes Park, 435 Chandler Rd.

·         Southern Boundaries Park, 3400 Third Fork Rd.

·         Bethesda Park, 1814 Stage Rd.



Free Curbside Collections for Yard Waste and Exempt Service Customers Only

Free curbside collections for live trees are only available to current yard waste<https://durhamnc.gov/891/Yard-Waste> customers and current exempt service<https://durhamnc.gov/901/Exempt-Non-curbside-Service> customers. Curbside live tree collections will take place from January 3 through February 4, and current customers should place their tree at the curb on their normal collection day. A tree collection will not count toward a free brush collection for yard waste customers.



Live Tree Disposal Instructions

All live trees left at any of the seven free drop-off locations as well as curbside must adhere to the following disposal instructions:

·         Trees must be cut in half if taller than six feet.

·         Trees mush have all decorations and hardware removed including tinsel, lights, garland, ornaments, nails, and stands.

·         Trees should not be inside bags.



Durham Parks and Recreation<https://www.dprplaymore.org/> (DPR) Administrative Office and all facilities will be closed beginning on Friday, December 24 through Monday, December 27, and will reopen on Tuesday, December 28. The Administrative Office and all facilities will also be closed on Friday, December 31 through Sunday, January 2, and will reopen on Monday, January 3. 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 Friday, December 24; Monday, December 27; and Friday, December 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 Friday, December 24; Monday, December 27; and Friday, December 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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