HISTORIC TRIANGLE — Memorial Day is observed Monday, May 26, marking the unofficial start to summer across the region. Here is how local offices and services are impacted by the federal holiday.
James City County
James City County said offices, facilities, services, libraries and courts will observe the following schedule for Memorial Day, May 26:
County Offices:
Closed
James City County Recreation Center and Abram Frink Jr. Community Center:
Closed
Parks:
All County parks are open year-round.
Park Stores and Guest Services Offices:
Open
Jolly Pond Road, Tewning Road and Toano Convenience Centers:
Closed
Garbage Transfer Station:
Closed
Curbside Recycling:
One day delay beginning with Monday, May 26. Monday’s recycling will be picked up on Tuesday, Tuesday’s recycling will be picked up on Wednesday, etc.
Libraries:
Closed May 25-26
Williamsburg
The City of Williamsburg said offices will be closed Monday, May 26 in observance of Memorial Day. This includes all offices in the Municipal Building on Lafayette Street and Quarterpath Recreation Center.
Waller Mill Park will follow normal operating hours, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Garbage will be collected on its regular schedule Monday, May 26, and Tuesday, May 27. Recycling collection will be delayed by one day; Monday’s recycling will be picked up on Tuesday, and Tuesday’s recycling will be picked up on Wednesday.
For water emergencies after hours, weekends, and holidays, residents should call 757-220-2331. More information can be found at williamsburgva.gov/publicworks.
Those who need to pay a city bill when offices are closed are encouraged to use the 24-hour bill payment dropbox located at the front of the Municipal Building, 401 Lafayette St., for city transactions. Payments can also be made online. Dropbox payments made on Monday, May 26, will not be posted until Tuesday, May 27.
York County
According to York County, the following courts and offices are closed in observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 26:
- York County Offices and Courts — Closed
- Virginia Cooperative Extension Service — Closed
- York-Poquoson Social Services — Closed
- York County Public Libraries — Closed
- Waste Management Administrative Office — Closed
Memorial Day Garbage/Recycling Collection Schedule
- Curbside garbage collections are not affected by the Memorial Day holiday. Residents are reminded to have their garbage containers at the roadside by 7 a.m.
- Curbside recycling will not be collected. Collections are delayed one day until all routes are completed on Saturday.
- The Waste Management Facility, including Citizen Drop Off and Recycling Center, is closed on Memorial Day. The VPPSA Compost Facility is closed on Memorial Day.
For more information on the Waste Management schedule, call 757-890-3780. To request a service, visit the online Customer Service Request Portal at yorkcounty.gov/requests.
