Media Release

​ALACHUA COUNTY, FL - Other than emergency services, all Alachua County government offices will be closed on December 26, 27, 2016, and January 2, 2017, in observance of Christmas and New Year’s Holidays.

Curbside Waste Collection/Collection Centers
The observance of the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays on Sunday, December 25 and  Sunday, January 1 will not affect regular garbage and recycling collection schedules. Holiday Closures for Alachua County Solid Waste Facilities:

Administrative and Waste Collection Offices - Closed December 26, 27, and January 2
Rural Collection Centers – Regular schedule
Leveda Brown Environmental Park & Transfer Station – Regular schedule
Hazardous Waste Collection Center - Closed December 26, 27, and January 2

For more information, contact Alachua County Waste Alternatives Manager, Patrick Irby at 352-338-3233.

Animal Services

Animal Services will be closed on December 24 through December 27, and January 1 (per their regular schedule, Animal Services is also closed on January 2). All other days, offices will be open regular hours (10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday).

For animal emergencies during the holiday period, contact the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office at 352-955-1818.

For more information, contact Alachua County Animal Services at 352-264-6870.

Clerk of the Court

The Office of the Clerk of the Court will be closed December 23, 26, and January 2. All other days, offices will be open regular hours (8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday).

For more information, contact the Office of the Clerk of the Court at 352-374-3636.

Property Appraiser

The Property Appraiser’s Office will be closed December 23, 26, and January 2. All other days, offices will be open regular hours (8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday).

For more information, contact the Property Appraisers Office at 352-374-5230.

Tax Collector

The Tax Collector’s Office will be closed December 26, 27, and January 2. All other days, offices will be open regular hours (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday).

For more information, contact the Tax Collectors Office at 352-374-5236.

Supervisor of Elections

The Supervisor of Elections Office will be closed December 26, 27, and January 2. All other days, offices will be open regular hours (8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday).

For more information, contact the Supervisor of Elections Office at 352-374-5252.

Health Department

The Health Department will be closed December 26, and January 2. All other days, offices will be open regular hours (Monday through Friday, hours vary depending on services needed. Please call for an appointment).

For more information, contact the Health Department 352-334-7900.