CONCORD, N.C. – The City of Concord government offices will close on Tuesday, December 24 through Wednesday, December 26 in observance of the Christmas holiday, as well as Wednesday, January 1, 2025, for New Year’s Day. Several services will operate on modified schedules due to the observed holidays. Solid Waste Services Week of December 23-27: Garbage, recycling, and bulky waste collection will operate on a one-day delay December 25 and 26. There will be no yard waste collection during this week. Loose leaf collection crews will be working to catch up on remaining areas under the second cycle. Week of December 30, 2024 -January 3, 2025: All collection services will operate on a one-day delay January 1 and January 2. Extra bags and flattened cardboard are allowed outside of customer trash carts beginning December 26 through January 3. Residents should place extra bags and flattened cardboard at least two feet from any cart or object for safe collection. Live Christmas trees may be placed curbside (with stand, lights, and ornaments removed) with customers’ regular yard waste. Artificial trees and garland are considered garbage and should not be placed with yard waste. Instead, these items should go curbside as bulky trash for collection. Rider Transit Rider Transit will be closed and no buses will operate on Christmas Day, December 25, or New Year’s Day, January 1, 2025. Parks and Recreation All recreation and activity centers, as well as Lake Fisher, will be closed on Christmas Day, December 25. See below for additional closures and schedule modifications through the holidays. Academy, Hartsell, and Logan Multi-Purpose Recreation Centers: Open with holiday hours, Noon-6 p.m., on December 24 and 26. Open regular hours, 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. on Monday, December 23 and Friday, December 27, and Noon-5:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 28. Open with holiday hours, Noon-6:00 pm on Wednesday, January 1. David Phillips Activity Center: Closed December 24-26 and January 1. Lake Fisher: Open 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on December 23 Closed December 25 & 26 and Wednesday, January 1 ClearWater Arts Center & Studios Closed December 24-26 and January 1.