Most City of Durham offices, including City Hall and all non-emergency facilities, will be closed to the public on Friday, April 18, in observance of Good Friday.
Here’s what South Durham residents need to know:
🗑 Solid Waste Management
- Closed Friday, April 18: The Solid Waste Management Department, Waste Disposal and Recycling Center, Yard Waste Facility, and Household Hazardous Waste Center.
- Curbside collection: Trash and recycling will follow a normal schedule Monday through Thursday. Friday yard waste customers will have their collection delayed until Monday, April 21.
- Stay updated: Sign up for collection alerts on the City’s website, or download the Durham Rollout app.
🏞 Durham Parks and Recreation (DPR)
- Closures: DPR’s administrative office and all indoor facilities, including pools, will be closed on Friday, April 18, and Sunday, April 20, except for sites with rentals.
- Open for rentals: Athletic fields and picnic shelters remain available.
- Lakes open: Lake Michie and Little River Lake will operate under regular hours, April 18–21, from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Need more info? Call 919-560-4355 or visit DPR’s website.
🅿 Downtown Parking
- Park Durham Customer Service Center: Closed Friday, April 18.
- Free parking: On holidays, parking is free in most on-street spaces, City-owned surface lots, and some City garages.
- Special events: For events where the $7 rate applies in three downtown garages, check the Special Event Parking Calendar.
🚌 GoDurham and GoDurham ACCESS
- Regular service will operate on Friday, April 18.
- For updates, call 919-485-RIDE (7433), use the Transit App, or follow @GoDurhamTransit on X.
☎ Durham One Call
- Closed Friday, April 18
- Submit service requests in the meantime:
- Online form.
- Durham One Call app (iOS/Android).
- Text: 919-813-6315.
- Voicemail: 919-560-1200.
Requests will be reviewed the next business day.
🚰 Water and Sewer Emergencies
- For after-hours water main breaks or sewer issues, call 919-560-4344 to reach Water Management’s emergency dispatch.
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Author: Wes Platt
Lead storyteller. Game designer and journalist. Recovering Floridian. Email: southpointaccessnews@gmail.com.
