(Miami, Florida)—In observance of the Christmas holiday, city of Miami residents are advised there will be NO garbage, trash or recycling pick-up on Tuesday, December 25th, 2007. The Solid Waste Department will be closed and will resume operations on Wednesday, December 26th.  City of Miami residents should hold their trash/garbage/recycling until the next scheduled pick-up day. Residents with questions or concerns are encouraged to call 311.

Normal service shall resume on Wednesday, December 26th, 2007.

The mini-dump will be closed on Tuesday, December 25th, 2007 and will resume its regular schedule on Wednesday following the respective holiday.

The Solid Waste Department will follow its normal pick-up schedules for New Year’s holiday on Tuesday, January 1st, 2008.

**Christmas trees will be picked up during the regular trash schedule until the end of January 31, 2008.  After that day, citizens are asked to bring them to the city’s mini dump, located at 1290 NW 20th Street.

Residents are reminded to:

• Separate vegetation from other trash and bulky items to expedite the garbage pick up effort.

• Recycled items should be placed in the recyclable container in an accessible location. Please do not park in front of the garbage or place any other items around it.

For more information, please contact Customer Service by calling 311.

MEDIA NOTE:  Please assist us in disseminating this information to avoid confusion among our City residents.  Thank you.