City Service Changes for Memorial Day Holiday

City Service Changes for Memorial Day Holiday

May 21, 2026

The City of Tallahassee's administrative offices will be closed in observance of the Memorial Day holiday on Monday, May 25. Following are service schedule changes for the week of May 24 to May 30 for solid waste customers living inside the Tallahassee city limits (red week), StarMetro, Tallahassee Animal Services and City-run community centers.

Garbage and Recycling Collection

During the holiday week, all residential customers will receive garbage and recycling service one day later than regularly scheduled. Red week customers (yard debris and bulky items) are also affected by this holiday. Below are the schedule changes for garbage and recycling collection:

• Monday customers ► Tuesday, May 26
• Tuesday customers ► Wednesday, May 27
• Wednesday customers ► Thursday, May 28
• Thursday customers ► Friday, May 29
• Friday customers ► Saturday, May 30

Garbage and recycling containers should both be rolled behind the curb the night before the service day, with both containers returned to the home no later than the day after collection.

To look up collection dates for specific addresses, please visit Talgov.com. For more information, call 850-891-4968.

StarMetro Routes

StarMetro, the City's mass transit system, will operate on a Sunday schedule with no night service for the holiday on Monday, May 25. Dial-A-Ride will operate from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., and the Call Center will be open from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The Appleyard Front Desk will be closed. For more information, visit Talgov.com/StarMetro or call 850-891-5200.

Animal Services

The Animal Service Center will be closed on Monday, May 25. Normal hours will resume on Tuesday, May 26, with the center opening at 10 a.m. for appointments and from 1-5 p.m. for walk-in kennel viewings. Customers needing more information, including photos of animals available for adoption and to report lost and found pets, may visit Talgov.com/Animals.

City Animal Control will be available for emergency situations only on Monday, May 25, and can be reached via the Consolidated Dispatch Agency at 850-606-5800.

City-run Community Centers

Community centers operated by the City of Tallahassee Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Affairs Department will be closed Monday, May 25. Centers will resume normal hours on Tuesday, May 26.

To learn more about the various community centers and what they offer, visit Talgov.com/Parks.