Several of Charlotte’s governmental departments will be closing Monday, Dec. 24; Tuesday, Dec. 25; and Tuesday, Jan. 1, in observance of the Christmas and New Year holidays.
Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS)
On Monday, CATS will operate buses, LYNX trains and the CityLYNX streetcar according to their Saturday schedules. On Tuesday, service will operate a Sunday schedule. Weekday service will resume on Wednesday.
The LYNX Blue Line will operate extra service before and after the Belk Bowl, which is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 29.
CATS Customer Service will be closed on Monday and Tuesday. They will also be closed on Jan. 1.
On Dec. 31, CATS will operate extra LYNX Blue Line service in support of CLT New Year’s Eve activities. Buses, trains and the streetcar will operate according to their regular schedules on that day.
On Jan. 1, CATS will operate buses, trains and the streetcar on a Sunday schedule.
Solid Waste Services
City of Charlotte Solid Waste Services will observe the Christmas holiday on Monday and Tuesday and will not collect garbage, recycling, yard waste or bulky items on those days.
All customers should place garbage and recycling carts curbside on Wednesday and leave carts curbside until serviced. Yard waste and bulky item collection will be suspended for the week. Large cardboard boxes that are unable to fit in the recycling cart should be placed next to the cart for collection.
CharMeck 311
Outside regular business hours, CharMeck 311 callers can report water, sewer, stormwater and animal issues via an automated service that dispatches assistance. Many service requests can be made online. Please call 911 for any emergencies.