As you prepare to celebrate the New Year, remember that some services in the city will have changed schedules and closures on New Year's Day. Austin Resource Recovery will delay trash collection, shifting pickups from Wednesday to Friday by one day, though Monday and Tuesday schedules remain the same. Also, the Recycle and Reuse Drop-off Center will be closed on New Year's Day.
The City of Austin has announced several closures for New Year's Day. Austin Public Health, including Environmental Health Services and clinics like WIC and Shots for Tots, will be closed on January 1. The Utilities Customer Care Call Center and Utility Customer Service Centers will also be closed on January 1 and December 24-25. If you need to make a utility payment, you can do so online, through the Quick Payment system at 1-833-375-4919, or drop off payments at authorized locations like H-E-B, Fiesta Mart, Randall’s, or Walmart. However, drop-off payments may take a few business days to process.
Breathing life into the phrases "swim at your own risk" and "holiday rates," the city's pools and golf courses must think they're special, operating on their terms this New Year's Day—except for Barton Springs Pool embracing the risk-takers on January 1, all the other aquatic havens will be shuttering early on December 31 and waving a sad goodbye to swimmers for the day that follows, the Austin Parks and Recreation department suggests calling ahead if your New Year plans hinge on these facilities, as City of Austin reported.
The Austin Public Library and Austin Animal Center will close early on December 31 and remain closed on New Year's Day. They will reopen on January 2. The Austin Municipal Court and Downtown Austin Community Court will also be closed for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, resuming operations on January 2. For urgent matters, check the Austin 3-1-1 mobile app. If you need more information or help, contact the city's helpline at 3-1-1 or 512-974-2000.
