City Service Changes for Memorial Day Holiday

May 25, 2023

The City of Tallahassee's administrative offices will be closed in observance of the Memorial Day holiday on Monday, May 29. Following are service schedule changes for the week of May 28 through June 3 for solid waste customers living inside the Tallahassee city limits (red week), StarMetro, Tallahassee Animal Services and City-run community centers.

Garbage and Recycling Collection

During the holiday week, residential customers will receive service one day later than their regularly scheduled service. This includes garbage, recycling, bulky items and yard waste, which will impact red week customers:

• Monday customers ► Tuesday, May 30
• Tuesday customers ► Wednesday, May 31
• Wednesday customers ► Thursday, June 1
• Thursday customers ► Friday, June 2
• Friday customers ► Saturday, June 3

Garbage and recycling containers should both be rolled behind the curb the night before the service day, with both containers returned to the home no later than the day after collection. Bulky items and yard waste should be placed behind the curb no earlier than the weekend before your collection day. To look up collection dates for specific addresses, please visit Talgov.com. For more information, call 850-891-4968.

StarMetro Routes

StarMetro, the City's mass transit system, will change its operations for the holiday. On Monday, May 29, fixed routes will operate on a Sunday schedule with no night service. Dial-A-Ride will operate from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., and call center hours will be 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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

Animal Services

The Animal Service Center will be closed on Monday, May 29. Normal hours will resume on Tuesday, May 30, with the center opening at 10 a.m. for appointments only. Customers needing more information, including photos of animals available for adoption and to report lost and found pets, may visit Talgov.com/Animals. City Animal Control will be available for emergency situations only on Monday, May 29, and can be reached via the Consolidated Dispatch Agency at 850-606-5800.

City-run Community Centers

Community centers operated by the City of Tallahassee Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Affairs Department will be closed Monday, May 29. Centers will resume normal hours on Tuesday, May 30. To learn more about the various community centers and what they offer, visit Talgov.com/Parks.