The Colony Announces Holiday Closures and Trash Delays

The City of The Colony has released its schedule for holiday closures affecting city offices, public facilities, and the library. These adjustments also impact regular waste management services during the upcoming holidays.

Thanksgiving Schedule

City offices, facilities, and the library will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 26, and Friday, Nov. 27, in observance of Thanksgiving. The library will close at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 25, and remain closed through Monday, Nov. 30.

There will be no regular trash or recycling collection on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 26. Collections for the rest of the week are delayed by one day. Trash and recycling scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 26, will be collected on Friday, Nov. 27. Collections originally scheduled for Friday, Nov. 27, will occur on Saturday, Nov. 28.

Christmas Schedule

City offices, facilities, and the library will close on Thursday, Dec. 24, and Friday, Dec. 25, for Christmas. There will be no regular trash or recycling collection on Christmas Day, Friday, Dec. 25. Collections are delayed one day for the remainder of the week. Trash and recycling scheduled for Friday, Dec. 25, will be collected on Saturday, Dec. 26.

New Year's Day Schedule

City offices, facilities, and the library will close on Friday, Jan. 1, 2027, for New Year's Day. There will be no regular trash or recycling collection on that day. Collections scheduled for Friday, Jan. 1, will be delayed to Saturday, Jan. 2.

Residents seeking additional information regarding these schedules can contact Environmental Services at 972-624-3131.

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