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The City of Prescott has announced changes to its office hours and services in observance of the upcoming Christmas and New Year holidays. City offices will be closed on Monday, December 25th, 2023, for the Christmas Holiday, and on Monday, January 1st, 2024, for New Year's Day. The offices will reopen on Tuesday, December 26th and January 2nd at 8 a.m.

According to the City's website, the Prescott Public Library will also be closed on December 25th and January 1st. However, the library will be open for its normal hours of 1-5pm on Sunday, December 24th and Sunday, December 31st.

In addition to the changes in office and library hours, there will also be alterations to the trash and recycling collection schedule. From December 25th, 2023, to January 6th, 2024, there will be several changes to the collection days. For instance, on December 26th, the collection for Monday's route will take place, and on December 27th, the collection for Tuesday's route will be done. The schedule for the following days can be found on the City's website.

Residents are reminded to have their trash and recycling containers out by 6:00 a.m. on their scheduled collection day. It is important to note that additional materials placed outside the containers will not be collected. Residents can bring excess recyclables to the City's Transfer Station Recycle Convenience Center located at the 2800 Sundog Ranch.

The Transfer Station will also have changes in its schedule due to the holidays. It will be closed on Saturday, December 23rd, and Monday, December 25th, 2023, for the Christmas Holiday. The Transfer Station will reopen on Tuesday, December 26th at 7:00 A.M. Similarly, it will be closed on Saturday, December 30th, and Monday, January 1st, 2024, for the New Year's Holiday. The Transfer Station will reopen on Tuesday, January 2nd at 7:00 A.M.

For further information about the holiday schedule and any other inquiries, residents can visit PrescottRecycles.com or call the Solid Waste Division at 928-777-1116.

As the holidays approach, the City of Prescott is taking necessary steps to ensure that residents are informed about the changes in office hours and services. By providing clear instructions and schedules, the City aims to minimize any inconvenience to the community during this festive season.

For general City information, residents can call 928-777-1100 or visit the official website at prescott-az.gov.

To learn more, click on this link: https://www.prescott-az.gov/city-of-prescott-christmas-and-new-years-holidays-3/