As Thanksgiving draws near, residents of Austin should be aware that many public services, including city offices, will also be taking a break. The City of Austin has officially announced that administrative offices and other service centers will be closed on Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29. While their administrative divisions will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday, essential services like Austin Water and Austin Energy will continue to operate.
People, please move the trash and recycling deadlines ahead by one day during the holiday. Prepare to bring out your bins on Friday if they are typically emptied on Thursdays. If Friday is your day, set a reminder for pickup on Saturday. Do you need to get rid of more than the trash can can hold? As stated in the City’s notification, the Recycle and Reuse Drop-off Center will also be taking a break, so you’ll need to wait until business resumes. It’s a mixed bag for parks and recreation. Before you leave with your Frisbee and picnic basket, do your research and check online or over the phone.
Regarding the legal and public health fronts, make plans appropriately because the Austin Municipal Court and Austin Public Health offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday. Make an effort to return any library materials or pick up a new book before the Austin Public Library closes on Wednesday evening. Additionally, the Austin Animal Center will be closed for the two days of Thanksgiving before reopening on Saturday, November 30. But don’t panic, Austinites—Animal Control will still respond to emergency calls in case your pet goes on an unforeseen adventure.
Due to closures, utility payments are now being made over the phone and online, but most people are used to this by now. Please keep in mind that from Thursday through Sunday, the City of Austin Utilities Customer Care Call Center will be closed. In the event of a utility emergency, however, you won’t be left in the dark because Austin Energy’s online tools still allow you to text, call, or report problems. And for water concerns, their 24-Hour Customer Service Contact Center will stay open, ensuring faucets keep flowing and toilets keep flushing even as many other operations pause, as stated in the service scheduleannouncement.
The city is advising citizens to prepare ahead and check schedules online, particularly with regard to emergency and vital services, as all of these closures may disrupt some routines. This Thanksgiving, avoid being on the other side of a locked door. For more detailed info on specific services and facilities, head on over to the city s official Thanksgiving closurenotice. Of course, the Austin 3-1-1 mobile app is always available for any additional questions or to submit service requests during the holiday.
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