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Seven Live Christmas Tree Free Drop-off Locations Available Throughout January; Free Curbside Tree Collection Must Be Requested Through Durham One Call 

The City of Durham will observe New Year’s Day on Friday, January 1, meaning many employees who are now teleworking due to COVID-19 will be unavailable on those dates. Police, fire, and rescue services for life-threatening or in-progress emergencies may be reached by calling 911. Non-emergency problems or concerns may be directed to (919) 560-4600. 

TRASH, RECYCLING, AND YARD WASTE SERVICES

The Solid Waste Management Department will be closed on January 1. 

• Curbside garbage and recycling collections will not change from its normal schedules during this holiday week.
• Curbside yard waste will have a one-day delay with Tuesday/Wednesday yard waste customers receiving collection on Saturday, January 2. 
• The Waste Disposal and Recycling Center, Yard Waste Facility, and the Household Hazardous Waste Center will be closed on January 1, reopening on Saturday, January 2. 

PARKS AND RECREATION PROGRAMS AND FACILITIES

Durham Parks and Recreation (DPR) will close its administrative office and all facilities on January 1. 

• All recreation centers will close at 6 p.m. on December 31. 
• During the COVID-19 pandemic, recreation centers and indoor pools are only accessible to preregistered program participants, renters, and individuals with a scheduled appointment. 
• For information about DPR programs, activities, and events impacted by COVID-19 or to schedule an appointment, call (919) 560-4355 during office hours or visit the department’s webpage. 

PARKING

The Park Durham Customer Service Center will be closed on January 1. On City-designated holidays, downtown parking is free for on-street parking spaces, in City-owned parking garages, and in City-owned surface parking lots.

DURHAM ONE CALL SERVICE REQUESTS

Durham One Call will also be closed on January 1. Residents may submit a service request in the following ways:

• Use the free Durham One Call smartphone app available in the Apple and Google Play stores
• Submit an online service request
• 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 AND SEWER EMERGENCIES

Water main break and sewer overflow 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.