City Service Changes for Veterans Day Holiday
November 05, 2021
The City of Tallahassee will observe the Veterans Day holiday on Thursday, Nov. 11. Following are schedule changes for the week of Nov. 7-13 for solid waste customers living inside the Tallahassee city limits (blue week), StarMetro, the Animal Service Center and City-run community centers.
Waste Management
During the holiday week, some residential garbage and recycling customers will receive service one day later than their regularly scheduled service (see changes below). The holiday will also impact blue week customers for bulky items and yard waste pickup.
- Monday customers ► No change
- Tuesday customers ► No change
- Wednesday customers ► No change
- Thursday customers ► Friday, Nov. 12
- Friday customers ► Saturday, Nov. 13
Garbage and recycling containers should both be rolled behind the curb for pickup by 6:30 a.m. on collection 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, visit Talgov.com/YOU or call 850-891-4968.
StarMetro
StarMetro, the City's mass transit system, will change its operations for the holiday. On Thursday, Nov. 11, fixed routes will operate on a Saturday schedule, Dial-A-Ride will operate as normal, and the StarMetro call center will be staffed from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
In recognition of their service, veterans can ride StarMetro’s fixed routes fare free on Nov. 11 with identification.
For more information, visit Talgov.com/StarMetro or call 850-891-5200.
Animal Service Center
The Animal Service Center will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 11. Normal hours will resume on Friday, Nov. 12, 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 or contact the Animal Service Center at 850-891-2950.
City Animal Control will be available for emergency situations only on Thursday, Nov. 11, 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 on Thursday, Nov. 11. Centers will resume normal hours on Friday, Nov. 12.
To learn more about the various community centers and what they offer, visit Talgov.com/Parks.
Contact Information
Alison Faris, Communications Department, 850-891-8533