Greensboro City Offices Close Over Holidays, Services Adjusted

On December 18 the City of Greensboro released a holiday schedule that will affect municipal services across Guilford County during the Christmas and New Year period. City offices will be closed on December 24, 25 and 26, 2025 and on January 1, 2026. The announcement also detailed adjustments to solid waste collection, facility hours, transit service and procedures for water and sewer emergencies and payments while the J. Edward Kitchen Operations Center is closed for in person service.

Household trash and recycling schedules will shift for residents whose regular pickup falls on Thursday. Those Thursday collections will be moved to Wednesday for the weeks that include December 25 and January 1. The White Street Landfill and the Solid Waste Transfer Station will be closed on December 25 and January 1. The Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center will be closed December 24, December 25 and January 1, so residents planning to dispose of batteries, paint or chemicals should make arrangements before those dates.

Public libraries and museums operated by the city will be closed from December 24 through December 26 and on January 1. Parks and Recreation operations will also be reduced with recreation centers closed and select parks and sports facilities unavailable during the holiday period. Transit service operated by GTA will run on weekend schedules on December 25 and January 1, which may impact commuting options for workers and holiday travelers.

The advisory included instructions for water and sewer emergencies and outlined alternate payment options while the J. Edward Kitchen Operations Center is closed for in person service. Residents should follow the city guidance for urgent utility problems and use online or phone payment options to avoid late fees or interruptions.

These adjustments mean residents should plan ahead for holiday gatherings, commercial deliveries and routine errands. Trash moved up one day can affect service timing for apartment complexes and businesses. Landfill and hazardous waste closures will delay large disposals. Reduced recreation and library hours will alter family programming and seasonal activities. City leaders balanced the need to give staff time with family and the requirement to maintain essential emergency responses. Residents are advised to review the schedule and arrange services accordingly to avoid disruptions during the holiday week.