City offices closed Friday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth

The City of Columbia will close its offices on Friday, June 19, in observance of opens in a new windowJuneteenth, which honors the end of slavery in the United States. Several City services will be impacted by the holiday.

Trash and Recycling

Residential curbside trash and recycling will still be collected on June 19 and will not be subject to delays for the remainder of the week.

• Residents can download the COMO Recycle and Trash App for collection day reminders and service notifications.
• Residents should direct questions concerning the collection schedule to the Contact Center at 573.874.CITYopens phone dialer (2489).
• The City's sanitary landfill will also remain open on June 19.

Transit

opens in a new windowGo COMO, Columbia's public transit system, will not operate on June 19.

• Additionally, all Go COMO fixed route and opens in a new windowParatransit services will begin at noon on Saturday, June 20, due to the downtown Juneteenth parade.
• The opens in a new windowGold and opens in a new windowOrange bus routes will also detour around celebrations at Douglass Park on June 20.
• Please check Go COMO social media, the ETA Transit app, or signs posted at Wabash Bus Station and in bus shelters for more information about the detours.
• The City will also suspend parking enforcement on June 19.

Parks and Recreation

The City's Activity and Recreation Center (ARC) will operate at reduced hours on Friday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Rec swim will be available from noon to 2:30 p.m. The Albert-Oakland Family Aquatic Center, Lake of the Woods Pool and Douglass Family Aquatic Center will be open from noon to 5 p.m.

Police and Fire

The City will close its administrative offices for the Police and Fire departments. However, all other emergency services will be available.

Health and Animal Control

Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services will close its offices. However, Animal Control will respond to emergencies such as a vicious dog or a bat in a home.

Utilities

Please visit the City's Utilities page for phone numbers to contact staff regarding emergencies related to Water and Light, Sewer and Stormwater.