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New Social District Opens in Downtown DurhamDid you know there is a new way to enjoy downtown Durham and support local businesses? In October 2022, Durham City Council unanimously approved the creation of a downtown social district as another way to spark positive ecomomic impacts for downtown businesses. As a result, Durham’s first social district—The Bullpen—is now up and running, allowing people to responsibly drink beer, wine, or cocktails purchased from participating businesses as they walk through a defined area of downtown. Social districts have been implemented in various towns and cities across the state since the North Carolina General Assembly enacted legislation in 2021 that allows municipalities to designate areas where alcoholic beverages can be purchased from a licensed ABC permittee, and then taken outdoors. Downtown Durham, Inc. (DDI) will manage The Bullpen, which operates seven days a week from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. |
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Live Tree Disposal OptionsReady to wrap up the holidays? Our Solid Waste team is ready to help you dispose of your live tree. Free Live Tree Drop-Off LocationsEvery Saturday in January, drop off your live tree at seven park locations between 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Crews will be on site to assist. See DurhamNC.gov/tree for locations. Or, drop off at our Waste Disposal and Recycling Center (2115 E. Club Blvd.) between January 2 and February 4 during normal business hours. Curbside Collection for Yard Waste CustomersFree curbside tree collection is only available to current yard waste or current exempt service customers. Collections will take place from January 2 through February 3, and customers should place their tree at the curb on their normal collection day. Preparing Your Tree for Disposal- All live trees must be cut in half if taller than six feet.
- All decorations and hardware must be removed.
- Trees should not be inside bags.
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Did You Know You Can Request a Free Bulky Item Collection?Our Solid Waste Management team provides curbside collection to residents for large items that don’t fit in our green rollout carts, such as furniture and appliances. You can schedule one collection per week for up to three bulky items at no charge! Our collection teams are happy to provide this service to help keep your yard, neighborhood, and our city clean. Follow these steps for a successful bulky item collection:- Schedule your request: Visit DurhamNC.gov/bulky, use the Durham Rollout App, or call Durham One Call at 919-560-1200.
- Place your items at the curb by 5 a.m. on your scheduled collection day: Make sure items are clear of objects such as mailboxes, parked cars, fences, poles, power lines, trees, or anything of value (see image at left for proper placement).
- Wait for collection: Once your request is scheduled, your items will be collected on the date that you selected.
Please Note: Our trucks use a mechanical arm to retrieve items and drivers will not collect if there is any risk of damaging property. If this happens, you will be asked to move the items and reschedule the collection. |
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Summer Camp Registration OpensDPR’s youth and teen summer camps provide indoor and outdoor recreation including fitness, arts and crafts, games, friendship building, and much more. Don’t miss registration starting March 13 at 9 a.m. Event details. |
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Earth Day FestivalJoin DPR at Durham Central Park for a day filled with an eclectic mix of music, food, hands-on environmental education activities and much more! All activities are free with food and goods available for purchase. View event details. |
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Canine Field DayEnjoy a day in the park with your furry friend! Watch or participate in competitions, games, an agility zone, and contests for all skill levels. View event details. |
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More to Explore in Our Play More GuideCheck out our January-May Play More guide to learn more about these and all DPR events and programs, including full details and registration dates. View event details. And, follow @DPRPlayMore on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. |
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Upcoming Holiday ClosingsMost City offices will be closed to the public on the following dates: - Martin Luther King Jr. Day, January 16
- Good Friday, April 7
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Call CrimeStoppers at 919-683-1200 for Cash Rewards up to $2,000Do you have information about crime in Durham? Durham CrimeStoppers pays cash rewards up to $2,000 for information that leads to felony arrests. Calls are answered 24 hours a day and you never have to give your name. Visit our website for the latest updates about cold cases and suspects we are working to identify. Home Winterization Tips to Protect Your PipesDon’t let “Old Man Winter” freeze and potentially burst your home’s pipes. Indoors, wrap pipes with insulation especially in unheated areas, open cabinet doors under sinks, and allow faucets to drip slowly so water can’t pool in exposed pipes. Outside, close foundation and crawl space vents and disconnect, drain, and store hoses. New Location for In-Person Water/Sewer Utility PaymentsDurham Water customers can now make in-person utility payments at our Mist Lake Facility, located at 1600 Mist Lake Dr. The new facility has free parking and is open Monday-Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Visit our website to learn about the many ways to pay your bill. Help Shape Durham’s Future Through the Comprehensive PlanAfter three years of development, final engagement on the full draft Comprehensive Plan for Durham is beginning in January! The plan guides what can be built in Durham and where. Learn about engagement opportunities, what’s in the plan, how it impacts you, and how to get involved in the public hearing and adoption process later this year. Free Interpretation Services AvailableAt several of our public-facing City facilities, you will now see signs to let visitors know that free interpretation services are available—all you need to do is ask a staff member. This is a part of the City’s efforts to improve meaningful access to City services and programs for our non-English speaking residents. |
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Get assistance with water bills, garbage collection, and City services.Call 919-560-1200 (English or Spanish) or find us online: |
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