News Room

News Release

	Contact:
December 5, 2007	Mark S. Cox, APR Director of Public Communications 382-6241 (WK)
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For immediate release	Heath E. Covey Public Information Coordinator 382-6241 (WK)

CITY OFFICES CLOSE IN OBSERVANCE OF HOLIDAYS

CHESAPEAKE – Chesapeake City government offices, courts, public libraries and community centers will follow modified schedules in observance of the Christmas and New Year’s holidays.

OPERATING SCHEDULE CHANGES

Monday, December 24	All Facilities	CLOSED
Tuesday, December 25	All Facilities	CLOSED
Monday, December 31	All Facilities	CLOSED
Tuesday, January 1	All Facilities	CLOSED

In addition, Chesapeake Public Libraries will be CLOSED on Sunday, December 23. Libraries will be OPEN normal hours on Sunday, December 30. Book drops will remain open at all times for the return of materials.

All City government offices, courts, libraries and community centers will follow normal operating hours at all other times.

TRASH COLLECTION DATE CHANGES

Monday, December 24	Normal Collection Schedule
Tuesday, December 25	Pick-up will be on Wednesday, Dec. 26
Monday, December 31	Normal Collection Schedule
Tuesday, January 1	Pick-up will be on Wednesday, Jan. 2

City waste management crews will provide expanded trash collection services from Wednesday, December 26, until Monday, January 7. During the expanded collection, boxes and bagged trash left beside the automated containers will be collected during the regular pickup.

Residents are reminded that boxes displaying labels from expensive gifts – computers, televisions, etc. – are an invitation to crime. Boxes should be flattened prior to being placed at the curb. This will both conceal their former contents and make disposal easier.

“Live” Christmas trees may be placed at the curbside for collection with other yard waste beginning Wednesday, December 26. Trees must be free of all stands, lights, ornaments and decorations prior to being placed at the curb.

Residents who need more information should call the Customer Contact Center at 382-CITY (382-2489).

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Holiday Trash Collection Schedule