For the first time in two years, Orange County is seeing in-person celebrations and events for the Fourth of July holiday. Residents can expect to see gatherings for community readings, food festivals and fireworks displays on Sunday, but the local governments are also recognizing the holiday on Monday, July 5.

This weekend and to start next week, some town and county government services will be altered because of the closure. All offices for the local governments will be closed, but here’s a list of additional service residents can expect to see changed.

Town of Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill community members will see several town facilities closed for the holiday, as well as services altered.

In addition to the Office and Maintenance Division being closed, the Chapel Hill Community Center, Hargraves Center, Northside Gym and the Teen Center will be closed both Sunday and Monday. The Chapel Hill Public Library will also be closed on Sunday.

All parks, greenways, trails, dog parks, playgrounds, picnic shelters and other outdoor amenities will be open. The Homestead Aquatics Center and the AD Clark Outdoor Pool will be open from 12 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, as well as from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday by reservation.

Trash collection will be affected for both residential pick-up and commercial pick-up. Those affected on Monday will see their garbage collected on Wednesday, July 7.

Additionally, Chapel Hill Transit will not operate on Sunday. Monday’s operations will be running Sunday routes, except the U and NU lines. The EZ Rider service will be available from 8:15 a.m. to 6:52 p.m. and the GoTriangle 420 bus route will run as well.

Town of Carrboro

The Town of Carrboro is not planning any garbage collection changes on Monday due to the holiday, but another type of collection will be delayed. Yard waste and loose leaves will not be collected, with residents who normally receive this service slated to see yard waste picked up on Tuesday, July 6.

Town of Hillsborough

The main service disrupted in Hillsborough, besides the town offices being closed, is garbage collection. The town government will not have trash pick-up on Monday to recognize the Fourth of July holiday. Routes typically serviced on Mondays will instead be combined with collection on Tuesday. Monthly bulk items collection will not be affected.

Orange County Government

In addition to town governments, some services from the Orange County government will also be affected this weekend.

The county’s walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinics in Hillsborough and Chapel Hill will be closed Saturday through Monday. COVID-19 testing sites will also be closed on Monday.

The Orange County Landfill, as well as the waste and recycling centers, will be closed on Sunday. The landfill and the Eubanks and Walnut Grove Waste and Recycling ceneters will reopen on Monday. Curbside recycling will not be affected by the holiday, according to the local government.

Additionally, Orange County Public Transportation will operate on a limited service, only serving the in-county dialysis route.

 

Photo via the Town of Chapel Hill.

Chapelboro.com does not charge subscription fees. You can support local journalism and our mission to serve the community. Contribute today – every single dollar matters.

 

Related Stories
‹
Orange County Local Governments Share Service Changes for Thanksgiving
The Orange County region is celebrating the start of winter holidays in a variety of ways this week, but will see a handful of local government services affected. The town governments and Orange County government alerted their residents of changes to trash pickup, public buildings and other items that will be off on Thursday, November […]
Here's Which Local Government Services in Orange County Are Affected by the Juneteenth Holiday
With Juneteenth on Wednesday, the local governments in Orange County will delay or hold a variety of services to recognize the holiday.
Thanksgiving Holiday Leads to Service Changes from Orange County Governments
Local governments across Orange County recognized the start of winter holidays through several events this month. For Thanksgiving this week, local government offices and services will be closed in recognition. The various town governments and Orange County alerted residents to the changes in recycling pick-up, administrative hours, and park facilities from Thursday, November 24 and […]
Christmas Holiday Leads to Local Government Closures in Orange County
The town and county governments in Orange County will be closed and services will be off for the next few days as part of the winter holidays. Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Hillsborough all alerted residents to their winter holiday service schedules, which include closures, different hours and more through this week. Here are the aspects […]
Juneteenth Holiday to Affect Local Government Services in Orange County
The 2025 celebration of Juneteenth will take place on Thursday, June 19. Here’s a list of what services will be altered in Orange County:
Orange County Shares Government Closures, Delays for New Year's Holiday
The Orange County community has reached the end of 2023, and among the various activities to wrap up the year comes several closures for local governments in the area. The towns of Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Hillsborough have each shared what to expect as their employees have off days recognizing New Year’s. Here is a […]
Local Government Services to Be Affected on July 4
The celebration of Independence Day on Tuesday, July 4 will affect several local government services in and around Orange County. Here’s a look at what will and won’t be happening that week: Town of Chapel Hill All Chapel Hill administrative offices will be closed on Tuesday. Residential trash and curbside recycling will not be collected, […]
Christmas Holiday to Affect Local Services in Orange County
Despite Christmas Day falling on a Sunday in 2022, the holiday will still affect local government services and facilities in Orange County. Here’s a list of what services will be altered: Town of Chapel Hill The Town of Chapel Hill will observe the Christmas holiday on December 23, 26 and 27, which are a Friday, […]
Orange County Local Governments Share Closures for Good Friday Holiday
As we approach the weekend, several services and resources of the local governments in Orange County will be affected by the Good Friday holiday. Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Hillsborough and Orange County all alerted residents to different schedules, hours and some closures on Friday, April 15. Here are the aspects of the community’s local governments that […]
Labor Day to Affect Local Government Services in Orange County
Labor Day is used every year to recognize the contributions of all American workers. A federal holiday since 1894, various local governments in Orange County are also honoring the holiday this year. Because of this, some regular services offered by the likes of Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Orange County to residents will be affected by […]
›