Richmond City services closed through Winter Break
22 December 2020
Richmond City Hall will be closed from Friday, December 25, 2020 to Friday, January 1, 2021 and will reopen on Monday, January 4, 2021 at 8:15am.
Civic services
While civic services will resume on Monday, January 4, access to City Hall (with the exception of tax and utility payments), the Works Yard and select other facilities will remain closed to the public due as part of the City's response to COVID-19. Visit Changes to City Services and Facilities for a list of current affected City amenities and facilities during COVID-19.
Many services are also accessible 24/7 through the City of Richmond’s website at www.richmond.ca. These online services include a variety of transactions, interactive tools and data searches. In addition, most information, forms, bulletins and flyers are also available on the website.
Things to do this winter break
For a list of activities in Richmond over the winter break, visit www.richmond.ca/winterbreak.
Want to work out over the holidays? The fitness centres at Minoru Centre for Active Living, City Centre, South Arm, Steveston and Thompson community centres will be open for registered visits. To view the schedule and sign up for available registered fitness centre sessions, please visit www.richmond.ca/register. Simply click on the BROWSE AND REGISTER button and choose from the Registered Visits.
Here are the Registration Call Centre holiday hours:
| Thu, Dec 24 | open 8:30am-5:00pm |
| Fri, Dec 25 | closed |
| Sat, Dec 26 | closed |
| Sun, Dec 27 | closed |
| Mon, Dec 28 | open 8:30am-5:00pm |
| Tue, Dec 29 | open 8:30am-5:00pm |
| Wed, Dec 30 | open 8:30am-5:00pm |
| Thu, Dec 31 | open 8:30am-5:00pm |
| Fri, Jan 1 | closed |
| Sat, Jan 2 | closed |
| Sun, Jan 3 | closed |
Curbside pickup and recycling options
The Recycling Depot is closed on December 25 and 26, 2020 and January 1, 2021. Curbside collection for Blue Box, Green Cart and biweekly City Garbage Cart will not be affected and collection will occur on your regular pick-up day. . Centralized Blue Cart collection for multifamily dwellings will proceed as normal with the exception of Friday collections for December 25, 2020 and January 1, 2021 being pushed to Saturday, December 26, 2020 and January 2, 2021 respectively. Visit www.richmond.ca/recycle or download the Richmond Collection Schedule app to check your collection day.
Emergencies
For emergencies such as broken water mains, sewer problems, downed trees on roads, traffic lights out or other problems of this nature, please call the City’s 24-hour Emergency Line at 604 270-8721. You can also stay updated by following the City on Twitter (@Richmond_BC), Facebook and Instagram (@CityofRichmondBC).
Have a COVID-safe holiday
Our holidays will look a little different this year, but there are many ways to celebrate while keeping everyone safe. Get creative – unwrap presents over Zoom or take a walk through neighbourhood light displays with your household or core bubble. Now is the time to say 'no' to gatherings and non-essential travel.
Please follow the guidance and orders of public health authorities. For information on current provincial COVID-19 restrictions, visit www.gov.bc.ca/COVIDrestrictions.
Have a safe and happy holiday.