Holiday schedules for Alachua County offices

Press release from Alachua County

ALACHUA COUNTY, Fla. – Other than emergency services, most Alachua County government offices will be closed Dec. 24-25, 2025, and Jan. 1, 2026, in observance of the holidays.

Curbside Waste Collection/Collection Centers

Residential curbside collection service for solid waste, recycling, and yard trash will not operate on Dec. 25 or Jan. 1. Collection services for those two weeks will be delayed by one day. Thursday’s collection will take place on Friday, and Friday’s will take place on Saturday.

Holiday closures for Alachua County Solid Waste offices and facilities:

Administrative Offices: closed Dec. 24-25, and Jan.1

Rural Collection Centers: closed Dec. 24-25, and Jan.1

Leveda Brown Environmental Park & Transfer Station: Open Dec. 24, from 7 a.m. until 3 p.m. Closed Dec. 25 and Jan. 1.

Hazardous Waste Collection Center: Open Dec. 24, From 7 a.m. until 3 p.m. Closed Dec. 25 and Jan. 1.

Animal Resources

Animal Resources (3400 NE 53rd Ave., Gainesville) is closed Dec. 24-25 and Jan. 1. On all other days, the shelter is open during regular hours, from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday.

Although Animal Resources will be closed, resource officers respond 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including holidays, to matters affecting public safety and animals in immediate danger. Citizens should dial 911 to report such emergencies.

During regular hours, Animal Resources can be reached at 352-264-6870.

Clerk of the Court

The Office of the Clerk of the Court will be closed Dec. 24-26 and Jan. 1. On all other days, offices will be open during regular hours.

Property Appraiser

The Property Appraiser’s Office will be closed Dec. 24-26 and Jan. 1-2. On all other days, offices will be open during regular hours. 

Tax Collector

The Tax Collector’s Office will be closed Dec. 24-26 and Jan. 1-2. On all other days, offices will be open during regular hours. Appointments are highly encouraged. Please be aware walk-in customers may face long wait times as those with appointments are served first. Visit the Tax Collector website to make an appointment.

Supervisor of Elections

The Supervisor of Elections Office will be closed Dec. 24-26 and Jan 1. On all other days, offices will be open during regular hours.

Health Department

The Health Department will be closed for Christmas starting Wednesday, Dec. 24 at 5 p.m. and will reopen on Monday, Dec. 29. For New Year’s, they will be closed starting Wednesday, Dec. 31 at 5 p.m. and reopen on Monday, Jan. 5 at 8 a.m.