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City Offices Closed July 3 in Observance of Independence Day

In observance of Independence Day, city government offices, including City Hall, will be closed on Friday, July 3 ,2020. City offices will reopen at regular business hours on Monday, July 6, 2020. Please be aware the City of Richmond government facilities will enter Phase Three of the city’s operating plan. The city continues to urge residents to use available e-services. For questions about available city services, view this updated list.

This closing includes all branches of the Richmond Public Library and all city community centers. City Community centers and libraries will re-open Monday, July 6. Please visit RVALibrary.org for more information on your local branch’s COVID-19 safety protocols.

Richmond Animal Care and Control is closed to the public and arranging adoptions by appointment only. Please email Christy.Hemsworth@richmondgov.com

Refuse collection will be performed as normally scheduled Wednesday, July 1, Thursday, July 2. Solid Waste Offices will be closed Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4. Normal service will resume on Monday, July 6.

The East Richmond Road Convenience Center and Hopkins Road Transfer Stations are also closed on July 3–4. Each facility will resume its normal schedule on Monday, July 6.
 
 
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