City announces schedule for Labor Day

~ from the City of Knoxville’s Office of Neighborhood Empowerment

It is time once again to celebrate workers all over our country! Labor Day is Monday, Sept. 5, and, in accordance, the City of Knoxville offices will be closed, including the Office of Neighborhood Empowerment.

Waste Connections will still run residential garbage and recycling routes on the holiday.

Downtown trash and recycling will also run on its regular schedule throughout the Labor Day weekend.

The City’s five recycling centers will be open, but the Goodwill attendant will not be available to receive household goods donations.

The City’s Solid Waste Facility, located at 1033 Elm Street, will be closed on Saturday, Sept. 3 and Monday, Sept. 5. Due to the holiday, Free for City Residents Saturday at the Solid Waste Facility will be held Saturday, Sept. 10, rather than the normal first Saturday.

Now that you have the important information you need, sit back, relax, and have a spectacular Labor Day weekend!