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City Offices Closed September 2 in Observance of Labor Day

In observance of Labor Day, city government offices, including City Hall, will be closed on Monday, September 2, 2024. City offices will reopen at regular business hours on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. 

This closing includes all branches of the Richmond Public Library, Parks, Recreation & Community Facilities offices, and all city community centers. City pools will be open from Noon until 7 p.m., Saturday – Monday. 

Richmond Animal Care and Control  is open to the public on Friday from 1 – 6 p.m., Saturday from Noon – 5 p.m., and Sunday from Noon – 4 p.m. 

The DPU Call Center will also be closed on Monday. For utility emergencies, customers should call 804-646-4646 and press Option 1. For gas leaks, leave the area and call 911. 

All Public Works offices will be closed on Monday, September 2. Trash collection and recycling scheduled for Monday will be delayed by one day. Trash and recycling scheduled for pick up on Monday will be picked up on Tuesday and so on through Friday, September 6. 

The East Richmond Road Convenience Center, located at 3800 East Richmond Road, will be closed on Saturday, August 31 and Monday, September 2.

For more information visit RVA.gov.