Durham, N.C. – Durham County Government will close most of its offices on Monday, September 7, in recognition of the Labor Day Holiday.  On Tuesday, September 8, all offices will reopen and resume their normal hours of operation. 

Durham County Library: 

All locations of the Durham County Library will close on Monday, September 7.  All branches will reopen with regular hours on Tuesday, September 8. 

For more information about Durham County’s libraries, visit www.durhamcountylibrary.org.  

Durham County Convenience Centers:

On Monday, September 7, the Durham County General Services Department will not receive garbage at any of its four Solid Waste and Recycling Convenience Centers.  Durham County residents with a current solid waste decal can resume disposal of garbage, recycling, yard waste and bulky items on Tuesday, September 8 during normal business hours. 

Citizens can take used cooking oil should be taken to the Redwood and Bahama Convenience Centers only.  Only liquid oils will be accepted for collection.  Heavier fats, such as griddle grease and animal fats will not be accepted.   Citizens should note that beginning Thursday, October 1, 2009, pallets, oyster shells, oil filters and plastic bottles may not be disposed of in the trash in North Carolina.

Durham County’s curbside recycling collection for September 7 will be collected on Saturday, September 12.

To learn more about Durham County’s General Services Department, call 919-560-0430, or visit the General Services Web site. 

Durham County Social Services:

The Durham County Department of Social Services (DSS) will close its offices on Monday, September 7.  To report child abuse and neglect or adult abuse and neglect, citizens should call 911 to reach an on-call social worker.  DSS will reopen its offices on Tuesday, September 8 under its normal operating schedule.    

For more information about services provided by DSS, visit www.durhamcountync.gov/departments/dssv/.