All Minneapolis City government offices, including Minneapolis 311 and the Minneapolis Service Center at 505 Fourth Ave. S., are closed Thursday, Nov. 23 and Friday, Nov. 24 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. City offices resume regular business hours Monday, Nov. 27.

• Garbage and recycling – There are no garbage or recycling pickups on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 23. Pickups normally scheduled for Thursday will be made Friday, Nov. 24 and pickups normally scheduled for Friday will be made on Saturday, Nov. 25. The Solid Waste & Recycling customer service office is closed Thursday and Friday. The South Transfer Station closes 4:30 p.m. today, Wednesday, Nov. 22 and is closed Thursday, Nov. 23. The station is open Friday, but customers need to schedule vouchers in advance to visit and will not be able to do that scheduling Thursday or Friday.

• Metered parking – The City's metered parking is not enforced Nov. 23 and Nov. 24. Other metered parking restrictions in the city may be in effect and subject to enforcement, including Park Board, University of Minnesota and private organizations that operate their own meters. Always read the information posted on the meter or pay station to be certain.
  
  
• 911 and emergency services – The holiday weekend does not affect Minneapolis police and fire emergency services.