ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — City and county offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 2 in observance of Labor Day. Some services will also be disrupted as well.
Asheville city schedule:
ART Bus Services
The City of Asheville ART service routes and facilities will operate on a holiday schedule Monday, Sept. 2, which is the same as the Sunday bus schedule (8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m). The Labor Day holiday is one of seven holidays throughout the calendar year that ART offers bus service. For route info, visit RideTheART.com.
Sanitation Services
The Sanitation office will be closed.
- There will be no trash, recycling, or brush collection on Labor Day, September 2. Sanitation collections will operate Tuesday through Friday instead.
- The collection day for ALL customers — except for those in the Central Business District — will be one day later than normal this week, so service will run September 3-6.
- The Central Business District will be serviced on their regular Wednesday schedule.
- There will be no scrap metal or appliance collection during the week of September 2.
Anyone with a collection issue should call the Customer Service line at 828-251-1122.
Parks and Recreation
- All parks and greenways are open on a regular schedule from 6 a.m.-10 p.m.
- Splasheville, the free splash fountain in Pack Square Park, is open from 9 a.m.- 8 p.m. Recreation Park’s pool is open from 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. (weather permitting).
- Community center buildings and administrative offices are closed. If a community center is surrounded by or adjacent to a park, outdoor amenities such as sports courts, fields, playgrounds, and picnic shelters are open from 6 a.m.-10 p.m.
- Riverside Cemetery offices are closed, though the cemetery is open until 8 p.m.
To search events and activities, check out Asheville Parks & Recreation’s program guide, available in English and español.
Entertainment or Recreational Facilities open on Sept. 2
- Muni Golf: Open “sun up to sundown.” Book your tee time in advance at www.ashevillegc.com
- WNC Nature Center: 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m .: Purchase entry tickets at the gate, or in advance at www.wildwnc.org
- Aston Park Tennis Center: 9 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
- Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville – Closed : Find ticket and event info: www.harrahscherokeecenterasheville.com
Emergency Response and Water related issues
- All public safety services, including police, fire and emergency response, will operate according to a normal schedule — 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
- Asheville Fire Department’s business/administrative offices will be closed.
- Water Resources staff will be available for water-related emergencies 24 hours a day over the holiday weekend. Customers can call the customer service line at 828-251-1122 to report water related emergencies, leaks, breaks, and no water calls.
Buncombe County Schedule:
Asheville-Buncombe Air Quality Agency
- The Asheville-Buncombe Air Quality Agency will be closed on Monday, Sept. 2.
Buncombe County Animal Shelter
- The Buncombe County Animal Shelter will be closed Monday, Sept. 2. Please note the Animal Shelter does not operate the same hours as the Adoption Center – it’s closed on Sundays and all recognized Buncombe County holidays. On holidays, the shelter runs an emergency schedule, opening for 15 minutes only at 9 a.m., noon, and 3 p.m.
Buncombe County Board of Elections
- Administrative offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 2.
Buncombe County Courthouse
- Buncombe County courts observe the North Carolina Judicial Branch holiday schedule and will be closed Monday, Sept. 2.
City/County Bureau of Identification
- The City/County Bureau of Identification administrative office will be closed Monday, Sept. 2. An appointment is required for all fingerprint services.
Emergency Services
- Administrative offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 2. EMS and 911 maintain normal operations.
Family Justice Center
- The Family Justice Center will be closed on Monday, Sept. 2. You can find 24-hour hotline information on our website.
Health & Human Services
- BCHHS services will be closed Monday, Sept. 2.
Mountain Mobility
- Mountain Mobility will only be offering ADA Complementary Paratransit on Monday, Sept. 2.
Parks & Recreation Services
- Parks & Recreation administration offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 2. Buncombe County parks are open regular hours. All pools have closed for the season, Erwin Pool will close for the season on Monday, Sept. 2.
Public Libraries
- All Buncombe County Public Libraries are regularly closed on Mondays. As a reminder, the Weaverville Library will be closing Aug.31-Sept. 13 while we tackle some large-scale painting projects and install new work room furniture. The library plans to reopen on Saturday, Sept. 14, and the book drop will remain open throughout the closure to accept returns. The digital library is always available at buncombecounty.org/library.
Property Assessment/Tax Collections
- Administrative offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 2. Visit your property owner’s portal at tax.buncombecounty.org.
Register of Deeds
- The Buncombe County Register of Deeds will be closed Monday, Sept. 2. Online services will remain available.
Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office
- Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office front desk will be closed Monday, Sept. 2, all other operations will be on a normal schedule.
Solid Waste
- The Buncombe County Landfill and Transfer Station will be closed on Monday, Sept. 2.
Waste Pro
- Waste Pro trash and recycling collection services will not be provided on Monday, Sept. 2. Monday pickup will happen on Tuesday. Tuesday pickup will be on Wednesday, Wednesday on Thursday, Thursday on Friday, and Friday on Saturday.