City-Parish offices in Baton Rouge will be closed on Monday, January 20, in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. However, essential services like residential garbage and recycling pick-up will continue as usual, according to the City of Baton Rouge.
The North Landfill will be open from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm on the holiday for large waste drop-offs. However, the Starwood Court Collection Facility will be closed for the day, so residents will need to reschedule their visit, as re[prted by the City of Baton Rouge.
The City of Baton Rouge announced on January 17th that they are balancing the celebration of a national holiday with the need to keep city services running. This helps meet the community's needs while respecting the holiday.
