North Austin News

City of Austin administrative offices and various municipal facilities will not be operational on Monday, January 20, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Regular business activities will resume on Tuesday, January 21.

Certain city services will remain functional during the holiday. City of Austin Utilities Payments can still be made online at coautilities.com or by contacting 1-833-375-4949. In-person payments are available at H-E-B, Fiesta Mart, Randall’s, and Walmart locations.

Austin Resource Recovery Curbside Collections will adhere to their regular schedules without any interruptions due to the holiday. Residents can verify their collection schedule through the Austin Recycles app or by visiting austintexas.gov/myschedule. While the Recycle and Reuse Drop-off Center will be closed, Austin Water’s Hornsby Bend Biosolids Management Plant will operate as usual from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., accepting yard trimmings and large brush drop-offs.

The Parks and Recreation Department has announced that city parks, golf courses, cemeteries, and year-round pools will remain open. However, operating hours may vary by location and adverse weather conditions could affect availability. For current information, residents are encouraged to check the Parks and Recreation and Park Closures pages.

The City advises residents to make use of these public resources if needed during the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.