City Service Changes for Veterans Day Holiday

November 02, 2023

The City of Tallahassee will observe the Veterans Day holiday on Friday, Nov. 10. Following are schedule changes for the week of Nov. 5-11 for solid waste customers living inside the Tallahassee city limits (blue week), StarMetro, the Animal Service Center and City-run community centers.

Garbage and Recycling Collection
During the holiday week, there will be no service schedule changes for residential garbage, recycling, bulky items and yard waste customers.

• Monday customers ► No change
• Tuesday customers ► No change
• Wednesday customers ► No change
• Thursday customers ► No change
• Friday customers ► No change

Customers are encouraged to set their collection bins behind the curb the night before their service day. Both containers should be returned to the home no later than the day after collection. To look up collection dates for specific addresses and get 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 Friday, Nov. 10, and Saturday, Nov. 11, fixed routes will operate on a Saturday schedule, Dial-A-Ride will operate from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., and the StarMetro call center will be staffed from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.

In recognition of their service, veterans can ride StarMetro's fixed routes fare free on Saturday, Nov. 11, with identification.

For more information, visit Talgov.com/StarMetro or call 850-891-5200.

Animal Services
The Animal Service Center will be closed on Friday, Nov. 10. Normal hours will resume on Saturday, Nov. 11, with the center opening at 10 a.m. for appointments and walk-ins offered from 1-5 p.m. 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 Friday, Nov. 10, 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 Friday, Nov. 10. Centers will resume normal hours on Saturday, Nov. 11.

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