City Service Changes for Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday
January 12, 2023
The City of Tallahassee's administrative offices will be closed in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday on Monday, Jan. 16. Following are schedule changes for the week of Jan. 15-21 for solid waste customers living inside the Tallahassee city limits (blue week), StarMetro, Tallahassee Animal Services and City-run community centers.
MLK Jr. Day Celebration
To honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the City of Tallahassee will host a day-long celebration on Jan. 16. Events will include the MLK Day Parade, Day of Dialogue and MLK Day Festival, featuring the dedication of Adderley Amphitheater. Visit Talgov.com/MLKParadefor more details.
Garbage and Recycling Collection
During the holiday week, all residential customers will receive service one day later than their regularly scheduled service. This includes garbage, recycling, bulky items and yard waste.
- Monday customers ► Tuesday, Jan. 17
- Tuesday customers ► Wednesday, Jan. 18
- Wednesday customers ► Thursday, Jan. 19
- Thursday customers ► Friday, Jan. 20
- Friday customers ► Saturday, Jan. 21
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, Jan. 16, fixed routes will operate on a Saturday schedule with night service. Dial-A-Ride will operate from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., and the Call Center will be open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. For more information, visit Talgov.com/StarMetroor call 850-891-5200.
Animal Services
The Animal Service Center will be closed on Monday, Jan. 16. Normal hours will resume on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 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, Jan. 16, 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, Jan. 16. Centers will resume normal hours on Tuesday, Jan. 17.
To learn more about the various community centers and what they offer, visit Talgov.com/Parks.