City of Tallahassee, Leon County announce closures, service changes for holiday season
Editor's Note — The following information comes from official government websites.
City of Tallahassee
The following city info is for Christmas week only; New Year's week details will be released and published next week.
The City of Tallahassee's administrative offices will be closed in observance of the Christmas holiday on Monday, Dec. 25. Following are schedule changes for Dec. 24-30 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 garbage, recycling, bulky items and yard waste customers will receive service one day later than their regularly scheduled service.
Monday customers ► Tuesday, Dec. 26
Tuesday customers ► Wednesday, Dec. 27
Wednesday customers ► Thursday, Dec. 28
Thursday customers ► Friday, Dec. 29
Friday customers ► Saturday, Dec. 30
Customers are encouraged to set their collection bins behind the curb the night before their service day. 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, visit Talgov.com/YOU or call 850-891-4968.
This holiday season, keep in mind that boxes serve as billboards for criminals driving through your neighborhood, and a dry tree poses a fire hazard. To enhance public safety, the City of Tallahassee will set up recycling sites in three community locations for cardboard boxes and live-cut Christmas trees.
The sites will be open Friday, Dec. 22, through Sunday, Jan. 7. They will be located at Tom Brown Park (443 Easterwood Drive), San Luis Mission Park (1313 San Luis Road) and Myers Park (1206 Myers Park Drive). When dropping off your live-cut tree, remove all decorations; these trees will be recycled into mulch for use in City parks.
StarMetro Routes
StarMetro, the City's mass transit system, will change its operations for the holiday. On Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, 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 the Call Center will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. On Christmas, Dec. 25, there will be no fixed route or Dial-A-Ride services offered, and the Call Center will be closed. For more information, visit Talgov.com/StarMetro or call 850-891-5200.
Animal Services
The Animal Service Center will be closed Dec. 24-25. 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 Dec. 24-25 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 Dec. 24-25. To learn more about the various community centers and what they offer, visit Talgov.com/Parks.
Leon County
The following holiday closures and service changes will occur in observance of the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays. Closed Monday, Dec. 25, and Monday, Jan. 1, 2024
Leon County offices
Leon County libraries
Leon County community centers
Leon County Animal Control
Leon County Solid Waste and Household Hazardous Waste Center
Remaining open for the holidays
Leon County Parks and Recreation facilities (parks, greenways, campgrounds and boat landings)
Additional service information
All LeRoy Collins Leon County Public Library branch locations will close on Saturday, Dec. 23 and Saturday, Dec. 30, at 4 p.m. The LeRoy Collins Leon County Main Library will close at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 24, and Sunday, Dec. 31. The LeRoy Collins Leon County Main Library will resume normal operating hours at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 26, and Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024. All other Library branch locations will resume normal operating hours at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 26, and Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024. Residential waste collection routes will be delayed one day for citizens whose normal pick-up day is during the holiday. Waste Pro’s holiday schedule can be found at WasteProUSA.com. For more information, call the Leon County Solid Waste Management Division at 850-606-1800.In the event of an animal-related emergency, service is available by calling the Consolidated Dispatch Agency at 850-606-5800.
Leon County Animal Control encourages residents to only use this service to report dangerous or aggressive dogs, sick or injured domestic animals and animal cruelty. Injured wildlife calls will be forwarded to the St. Francis Wildlife Association at 850-627-4151.
Christmas Tree Disposal
Christmas trees in their natural state are accepted at the County’s Solid Waste Facility and Rural Waste Centers.
To view operating hours and locations, click here.
Unincorporated County residents who are Waste Pro customers can enjoy free collection services for real Christmas trees that are no more than 8 ft. in length or 50 lbs.
Residents are encouraged to place trees curbside to be collected along with regular yard waste. For more information, please contact Leon County Community and Media Relations, at 850-606-5300 or by email at CMR@LeonCountyFL.gov.
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