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Durham residents planning around the long weekend should take note of several service changes for Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 1, as most City of Durham offices and facilities will be closed in observance of the holiday.
🗂️ City Offices & Services
City Hall and all non-emergency City operations will be closed. Essential services like emergency response will continue, but general administrative offices will resume operations on Tuesday, September 2.
🚛 Trash, Recycling & Yard Waste
No curbside collection will occur on Labor Day. All collections for the week will shift one day later than normal.
In addition, the following facilities will be closed Monday:
- Waste Disposal and Recycling Center
- Yard Waste Facility
- Household Hazardous Waste Center
Residents can sign up for service alerts via the Durham Rollout app.
🏞️ Parks & Recreation
Durham Parks and Recreation (DPR) offices and indoor facilities will also be closed. However, Hillside Pool will be open from 1–5 p.m., and spraygrounds will follow their regular operating schedules, weather permitting.
Athletic fields and picnic shelters remain available for rental. City lakes remain closed due to damage from Tropical Depression Chantal.
For updates on DPR programs, call 919-560-4355 or visit the DPR website.
🅿️ Downtown Parking
The Park Durham Customer Service Center will be closed.
Free parking will be available in on-street spaces and most City-owned garages and surface lots on the holiday. Be aware of special event rates ($7/vehicle) in select garages 90 minutes before scheduled events. Check the Special Event Parking Calendar for details.
🚌 Public Transit
GoDurham and GoDurham ACCESS will run Sunday-level service on Labor Day. For schedule info or service alerts:
- Call 919-485-RIDE (7433)
- Use the Transit app
- Follow GoDurham on social media (X)
☎️ Durham One Call
Durham One Call will be closed for the day. However, residents can:
- Submit requests online
- Use the Durham One Call app
- Text 919-813-6315
- Leave a voicemail at 919-560-1200
Requests will be handled the next business day.
🚨 Water & Sewer Emergencies
For water main breaks or sewer issues, call the Water Management Department’s after-hours emergency line at 919-560-4344. On-call crews will respond as needed.
Enjoy your Labor Day weekend, South Durham. Plan ahead and stay safe!
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Author: Wes Platt
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