In recognition of Juneteenth, the City of Austin has announced a series of closures for the holiday. According to the city's official statement, all administrative offices and other municipal facilities will be taking a day off on Thursday, June 19th. Normal operations are slated to resume the following day.
Essential services, however, are set to continue unabated. City of Austin Utilities has confirmed that customers will still be able to make payments online or by phone. Specifically, individuals can quickly visit their website or dial 1-833-375-4949 to settle any dues. In addition, in-person payments are still accepted at retailer locations across the city, such as H-E-B, Fiesta Mart, Randall’s, and Walmart stores. For those concerned about their refuse, Austin Resource Recovery Curbside Collections will operate on their regular schedule, unaffected by the holiday. Collection schedules can be verified through the Austin Recycles app or the city's website.
A variety of other city services will be accessible during the holiday. "City parks, golf courses, cemeteries, year-round and seasonal pools and splash pads will be open," the City of Austin has confirmed. Residents looking for specific hours are encouraged to consult the Parks and Recreation and Park Closures pages for the latest information. On the subject of waste management, the Recycle and Reuse Drop-off Center will be closed; however, the Austin Water’s Hornsby Bend Biosolids Management Plant will remain open for yard trimmings and large brush drop off between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m.
For any disruptions that might arise during the holiday, the City has advised residents on how to seek help. To report power outages, the public should visit the outage map or call 512-322-9100. For non-emergency issues, Austin’s 3-1-1 line remains open for calls, and service requests can also be submitted through their mobile app or online. Water or wastewater emergencies can be directly reported by calling 512-972-1000. Despite the closures, the Austin Public Library continues to offer its library resources available on its website for the community.
