Get ready to ring in the New Year, but if you're planning a visit to any Minneapolis City government offices, think again. All administrative buildings including the Minneapolis 311 and the Minneapolis Service Center at 505 Fourth Ave. S., is taking a holiday break this Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. They're shutting down in observance of the New Year's Day holiday, so make sure to get your business done before the weekend hits, or wait until they open back up on Tuesday, Jan. 2, according to Minneapolis City of Lakes.
Residents looking to toss out the old year's trash will need to adjust their schedules as well. With no garbage or recycling pickups happening on Jan. 1, those services are being bumped a day—running Tuesday through Saturday, according to an announcement made by the city. Scheduled for Jan. 1 through Jan. 5, households can expect their refuse to be collected one day later than usual. Adding to the holiday pause, the Solid Waste & Recycling customer service office is also closed on Jan. 1, as per the Minneapolis City of Lakes website.
Reach out to Minneapolis 311 for that last-minute city question? Think twice, because the service is joining in the governmental hiatus on Jan. 1. However, there's solace in knowing that not everything comes to a standstill during these celebratory times. When it comes to safety, Minneapolis citizens can rest easy knowing that 911 and emergency services remain on guard, unaffected by the holiday cheer. Minneapolis police and fire emergency services stand ready, as ever, to respond to any crisis that might upend the festive spirit, as pointed out by the city.
