The City of Richmond will close in observance of Thanksgiving beginning Wednesday, November 26. All city offices, including City Hall, will be closed. We will return to our regular business hours on Monday, December 1. Keep reading for impacts to city services during the holiday:

• Department of Public Works offices will be closed Wednesday, November 26, through Friday, November 28.
• Household trash and bulk and brush collection will operate normally Monday, November 24, through Wednesday, November 26. There will be no trash collection or bulk and brush collection on Thursday, November 27. Collection will resume on Friday, November 28, for routes normally collected on Thursday.
• The East Richmond Road Convenience Center (ERRCC) Landfill, located at 3800 East Richmond Road, will be on a regular schedule Monday, November 24, through Wednesday, November 26. It will be closed on Thursday, November 27 through Saturday, November 29. ERRCC will reopen on Monday, December 1.
• CVWMA recycling will not be collected on Thursday, November 27. It will be delayed by one day and recycling will be picked up on Friday, November 28.
• All Richmond Public Library locations are closed Wednesday, November 26, through Friday, November 28. They will reopen on Saturday, December 1.
• RVA311 will be closed on Wednesday, November 26, through Saturday, November 29 and will reopen on Monday, December 1. The public will have 24/7 access to self-service via RVA311 and the mobile app.
• Richmond Public Schools are closed Wednesday, November 26, through Friday, November 28. Schools and offices will reopen on Monday, December 1.
• All Department of Parks, Recreation, and Community Facilities offices and community centers are closed for recreational activities from Wednesday, November 26 through Saturday, November 29. They will reopen on Monday, December 1.
• The Department of Public Utilities Call Center is closed Wednesday, November 26 through Friday, November 28. For utility emergencies, customers should call 804-646-4646 and press Option 1. For gas leaks, leave the area and call 911.
• Richmond Animal Care and Control will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 27 and 28. RACC will reopen with regular walk-in hours on Saturday, November 29.

Thanksgiving is an opportunity to show gratitude and to serve our communities. For opportunities to connect and serve this holiday season, please explore Mayor Avula's "A City that Serves" webpage. 

For the City of Richmond's full holiday schedule, please visit rva.gov/holiday-closings.