City Service Changes for Christmas Holiday

December 17, 2025

The City of Tallahassee's administrative offices will be closed in observance of the Christmas holiday on Thursday and Friday, Dec. 25-26. Following are schedule changes for Dec. 21-27 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, some residential garbage, recycling, bulky items and yard waste customers will receive service one day later than their regularly scheduled service.

• Monday customers ► No change
• Tuesday customers ► No change
• Wednesday customers ► No change
• Thursday customers ► Friday, Dec. 26
• Friday customers ► Saturday, Dec. 27

Customers are encouraged to set their collection bins behind the curb the night before their service day. Both containers must be 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 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 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and the Call Center will be open from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 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. On Dec. 26, fixed routes will operate on a regular schedule with night service, the Call Center will be open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Dial-A-Ride will operate from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. For more information, visit Talgov.com/StarMetro or call 850-891-5200.

Animal Services

The Animal Service Center will close at 2 p.m. Dec. 24 and remain closed Dec. 25-26. 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 after 3 p.m. Dec. 24 and all day Dec. 25-26 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. 25-26.

To learn more about the various community centers and what they offer, visit Talgov.com/Parks.