Community News


The City of Concord government offices will close on Thursday, November 24, and Friday, November 25, in observance of the Thanksgiving Day holiday. Several services will operate on modified schedules due to the holiday.

Garbage, Recycling, Bulky Waste, Yard Waste, and Loose-Leaf Schedule

All bulky waste items must be placed at the curb by 6 a.m. on Monday, November 21.

Thursday and Friday garbage and recycling customers will have a one-day delay, with Thursday’s items collected on Friday, and Friday’s items collected on Saturday.

There will be no scheduled yard waste or loose-leaf collection next week, November 21-25. However, the city is continuing to finish the loose-leaf collection for Friday’s route and anticipates completion by Wednesday, November 23.

Customers can visit concordnc.gov/whatsmyday or download the free CARTology app to verify their schedule and receive important collection alerts. Customers can also lookup and track their loose-leaf collection by visiting concordnc.gov/looseleaves.

Rider Transit

Rider Transit will close and buses will not operate on Thursday, November 24, Thanksgiving Day. Regular service will resume on Friday, November 25.

Parks and Recreation

The Academy, Hartsell, and Logan Multi-Purpose Recreation Centers will close on Thursday, November 24 for the Thanksgiving Day holiday. The recreation centers will follow holiday hours and open from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, November 25.

The David Phillips Activity Center will be closed on Thursday, November 24 and Friday, November 25.

All parks and greenways will remain open.