StarMetro buses and Dial-A-Ride are fare free Tuesday, Nov. 3. City offices, community centers and the Animal Service Center close; trash pickup stays the same.

Rides on StarMetro buses will be free all day on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3. The City of Tallahassee will also close its administrative offices that day for the Election Day holiday, the city said in a notice Tuesday.

Fares are waived on StarMetro’s regular fixed routes and on Dial-A-Ride, its door-to-door service. Buses will run a regular schedule with night service.

What changes Tuesday, Nov. 3

Service Election Day
StarMetro fixed routes Regular schedule with night service, fare free
Dial-A-Ride Fare free
Garbage and recycling No change
City administrative offices Closed
Animal Service Center Closed; reopens Wednesday, Nov. 4
City-run community centers Closed; normal hours rest of the week
Animal Control Emergencies only

Trash pickup

There is no change to residential or commercial collection during the week of Nov. 1-7, the city said. Set carts behind the curb the night before your service day. Bring both containers back no later than the day after pickup.

You can check your collection day on the city’s Talgov.com/YOU page or by calling 850-891-4968. Our trash and recycling guide has the full schedule and the city’s holiday list.

Animal Service Center and Animal Control

The Animal Service Center is closed Tuesday. It reopens Wednesday, Nov. 4, with appointments from 10 a.m. and kennels open for walk-ins from 1 to 5 p.m., the city said. Adoptable animals and lost and found pets are listed on the city’s animal services page. The center’s number is 850-891-2950.

Animal Control will handle emergencies only on Tuesday. Reach it through the Consolidated Dispatch Agency at 850-606-5800.

What it means for you

  • Need a ride to the polls? Any StarMetro route or Dial-A-Ride trip is free Tuesday. Route and schedule information is on the StarMetro site or at 850-891-5200. Our getting around guide covers the bus system.
  • Voting Tuesday? Polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and you must vote at your assigned polling place. Early voting ends Sunday, Nov. 1. Our Leon County voting guide has polling places, ID rules and what is on the ballot, including the two school tax questions.
  • City business to do? City Hall offices are closed Tuesday, so plan for Monday or Wednesday.