Columbia: City offices closed Dec. 25 in observance of Christmas Day, Jan. 1 in observance of New Year's Day

(COLUMBIA, MO) ~ Columbia, MO - As the holiday season approaches, the City of Columbia has announced that its offices will be closed on Thursday, Dec. 25 and Thursday, Jan. 1 in observance of Christmas Day and New Year's Day respectively. This closure will also impact several city services.

Residents are advised that there will be no residential curbside trash collection on the observed holidays. Instead, collection will be delayed by one day for the remainder of the week. To stay updated on collection schedules, residents can download the COMO Recycle and Trash App or contact the Contact Center at 573.874.CITY (2489). The landfill will also be closed on Dec. 25 and Jan. 1.

For those looking to dispose of live trees after the holidays, they can be dropped off at one of the city's yard waste drop-off centers: Capen Park, Parkside or the landfill. Alternatively, customers can cut their trees into smaller pieces to fit into their roll cart. However, artificial trees and wreaths should be disposed of with regular trash as they are not recyclable.

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The Parks and Recreation's Activity & Recreation Center (ARC) will have adjusted hours during this time as well. On Dec. 24, it will close at 3 p.m., remain closed on Dec. 25 and reopen on Dec. 26. Similarly, on Dec. 31 it will close at 3 p.m., remain closed on Jan. 1 and reopen on Jan. 2.

Go COMO, Columbia's public transit system, will not operate on Dec. 25 or Jan. 1 but will resume normal service on Dec. 26 and Jan.2 respectively.

Downtown parking meters will not be enforced on Dec.25 and Jan .1.

Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services offices will also be closed on both holidays but regular business hours will resume on Dec. 26 and Jan. 2 at 8 a.m.

While administrative offices for the police and fire departments will be closed, all emergency services will still be available. The Columbia Police Department is reminding residents to drive safely and within posted speed limits if they are traveling during the holidays.

In case of any emergencies related to Water & Light, Sewer, or Stormwater, residents can find contact information on CoMo.gov/Utilities.

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