The City of Raleigh is set to usher in the New Year with a quiet day off as the administrative offices take a pause to observe the New Year's Day holiday. Scheduled for closure on January 1, city workers will get to enjoy a brief respite from the toil of their daily responsibilities. The announcement, as per the city's official communication, does mean that essential services will remain within reach; residents will be able to access emergency police, fire, and rescue services by dialing the usual lifeline—9-1-1.
For those whose New Year's celebration may produce more trash than usual can expect a slight delay in their disposal services. The city is set to push back trash and recycling collection by one day beginning on January 1. It is a necessary adjustment, one that allows workers to safely celebrate without rushing unwisely back to the helm of their duties.
Similarly, the City of Raleigh Yard Waste Center will not be open to receive the remnants of the past year — it, too, closes its gates on the first day of the new year. But these closures are not without their counterpart in the realm of transportation; GoRaleigh services will still be operational, albeit on a Sunday schedule. Those in need of navigating the city on this day can find solace and information at www.GoRaleigh.org or can call 919-485-7433 for additional guidance.
For those looking ahead and plotting out their calendars with precision, wondering which dates they can to freely exhale, Raleigh has provided a convenient reference. Residents are encouraged to visit the Raleigh City's City Holiday event series to map out the office closures for holidays coming up in the year.
