Phoenix residents, take note: the city's scheduled changes for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday are officially announced, with modifications to trash collection, public transit, and more, as reported by the City of Phoenix's recent news release. On November 27, Thanksgiving Day, there will be no solid waste collection, prompting a pushback in the schedule that will entail Thursday's trash and recycling pick-ups to shift to Friday, and Friday's services to slide to Saturday.
Those needing to visit the transfer stations at 27th Ave. or North Gateway will have to make alternative plans, as both locations will be shut down on both Thursday and the following Friday, and if you've got waste management queries, the Public Works Customer Contact Center also takes a holiday hiatus on these two days, although the myPHX311 portal remains available for submitting service requests before the Contact Center resumes operations at 7 a.m. on Monday, December 1.
For avid readers, keep in mind that all Phoenix Public Library branches will be closed on both November 27 and 28, but you can still dive into countless tales and resources digitally on their website or via the book drops, the digital realm of the library, undeterred by the festivities. This information was confirmed by the City's news release. Parking in Phoenix sees no break during the holidays, as meters remain enforced from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, including the upcoming holiday dates.
Individuals planning to indulge in Phoenix's recreational facilities should be aware that all centers will shutter for Thanksgiving on Thursday and Friday, but there's solace in the sprawling parks and trails, which will stay open, beckoning the community with the natural embrace of the outdoors, safety guidelines accessible for review in support of a responsible excursion. Notably, the S'edav Va'aki Museum plans an exception to the general closures, reopening its doors on Friday, November 28, an option for a post-feast cultural digestif.
Public transit adjustments signal a Sunday schedule for both bus and light rail services on Thanksgiving Day, with Customer Service closed, but things pivot back to a more normal weekday schedule the following day, albeit without Express or RAPID service and with Customer Service open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For residents dependent on Dial-a-Ride, rest assured that reservations are honored from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. on the holiday and the day after. And for those with eyes skyward, set to traverse clouded realms from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, heed the counsel to reserve parking in advance with the option available on their website and prepare for the impositions of REAL ID compliance, advises the news release.
