City Service Changes for Labor Day Holiday

August 28, 2019

The City of Tallahassee’s administrative offices will be closed on Monday, Sept. 2, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Following are schedule changes for the week of September 1-7 for solid waste customers living inside the Tallahassee city limits (blue week), StarMetro, the Animal Service Center and City-run community centers.

Solid Waste Schedule Changes

During the holiday week, all residential garbage and recycling customers will receive service one day later than their regularly scheduled service (see changes below). The holiday will also impact blue week customers for bulky items and yard waste pickup.

Monday customers ► Tuesday, Sept. 3

Tuesday customers ► Wednesday, Sept. 4

Wednesday customers ► Thursday, Sept. 5

Thursday customers ► Friday, Sept. 6

Friday customers ► Saturday, Sept. 7

Garbage and recycling containers should both be rolled to the curb for pickup by 6:30 a.m. on collection day, with both containers returned to the home no later than the day after collection. For more information, visit Talgov.com/YOU or call 850-891-4968.

StarMetro Schedule Changes

StarMetro, the City's mass transit system, will change its operations for the holiday. On Monday, Sept. 2, fixed routes will operate on a Sunday schedule with no night service. Community Transportation Services and Dial-A-Ride will also operate on a Sunday schedule.

For more information, visit Talgov.com/StarMetro or call StarMetro at 850-891-5200.

Animal Service Center Closed Monday

The Animal Service Center is normally closed to the public on Mondays, and thus the facility will be closed on September 2. Normal hours will resume on Tuesday, Sept. 3, with the center opening at 10:30 a.m. Customers needing more information, including photos of animals available for adoption, may visit Talgov.com/Animals or contact the Animal Service Center at 850-891-2950.

City Animal Control will be available for emergency situations only on Monday, Sept. 2, and can be reached via the Consolidated Dispatch Agency at 850-606-5800.

Community Center Closures

Community centers operated by the City of Tallahassee Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Affairs Department will be closed on Monday, Sept. 2. Community centers will resume normal hours on Tuesday, Sept. 3. To learn more about the various community centers and what they offer, visit Talgov.com/Parks.

Contact Information

Alison Faris, Communications Department, 850-891-8533