DPW Community Collection Centers Closed on Thursday, Dec. 17

Wednesday Dec 16th, 2020

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Department of Public Works (DPW) Community Collection (Recycling) Centers will be closed to residents on Thursday, Dec. 17 due to the weather forecast.

Trash collections will occur as scheduled on Thursday, Dec. 17.

The five DPW Citizens’ Convenience Drop-Off Centers located at Sisson Street, Bowleys Lane, Reedbird, Quarantine Road Landfill and the Northwest Transfer Station will be OPEN.

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