The City of Midland has announced its solid waste collection schedule for the upcoming observance of Presidents' Day on Monday, February 19, 2024. In light of the holiday, all city offices will be closed on this day.
According to the provided schedule, solid waste collection will be affected for the week of February 19 – 24, 2024. On Monday, February 19th, there will be no solid waste collection in observance of Presidents' Day. However, regular trash pickup will resume on Tuesday, February 20th, and continue throughout the week for the designated cart areas.
The Citizens Collection Station, where recycling is accepted, will also be closed on Monday, February 19th. However, it will reopen on Tuesday, February 20th, and operate from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. throughout the rest of the week. On Saturday, February 24th, the collection station will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Additionally, the landfill will be closed on Monday, February 19th, and will reopen on Tuesday, February 20th. The landfill's operating hours for the rest of the week will be from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with extended hours until 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 24th.
Citizens are advised to take note of these schedule changes and plan their waste disposal accordingly. The City of Midland encourages residents to continue to adhere to proper waste management practices and to use the designated collection areas and recycling stations.
In light of the upcoming observance of Presidents' Day, City Manager John Smith emphasized the importance of adhering to the announced schedule, stating, "We kindly request our citizens to cooperate with the designated solid waste collection and recycling times to ensure an efficient and effective waste management process during this holiday period."
For further information and updates on the solid waste schedule, residents can visit the official website of the City of Midland or contact the Solid Waste Management Department directly.
The City of Midland remains committed to providing essential services to its residents while observing national holidays and ensuring the smooth operation of waste management processes.