Most City of Richmond offices and services will be closed on Tuesday, November 4, in observance of Election Day. City Hall and other municipal offices will not be open to the public and are scheduled to resume normal operations on Wednesday, November 5.
Trash, bulk, and brush collection services will not operate on Election Day. These collections will be delayed by one day for the rest of the week, with Tuesday’s pickups moved to Wednesday and continuing in this pattern through Friday, November 7. The East Richmond Road Convenience Center landfill at 3800 East Richmond Road will also be closed on November 4 and is set to reopen the following day.
Recycling services are expected to continue as usual on Election Day.
All Richmond Public Libraries will close for the day, except for the Main Library which will remain open only as a polling location. Library operations are scheduled to resume on November 5.
The RVA311 customer service center will not be available by phone or in person during the closure. However, residents can still access self-service options at RVA311.com or through the mobile app at any time.
Richmond Public Schools are closed both Monday, November 3, and Tuesday, November 4. School buildings and administrative offices plan to reopen on Wednesday.
Parks and Recreation offices and community centers will suspend recreational activities for Election Day. Some facilities may still function as polling locations.
The Department of Public Utilities Call Center is closed during the holiday. Customers experiencing utility emergencies can call 804-646-4646 and select Option 1; those reporting gas leaks should leave the area immediately and call 911.
Richmond Animal Care and Control is also observing the closure and expects to return to regular walk-in hours on November 5.
Residents planning to vote can find their polling place, ballot information, and additional election details by visiting the Virginia Department of Elections website: https://www.elections.virginia.gov/.
“Make sure to vote on the 4th! Find your polling place, your ballot information, and any other election details you need by visiting the Virginia Department of Elections website.”
