Snow and Ice
When it snows and sleets, city crews respond around the clock in 12-hour shifts to plow snow and ice-covered streets, and repair equipment.
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Recycling Center & Mobile Unit
Information on recycling services in Harrisonburg.
Northeast Neighborhood
Residents in the neighborhood along Hill Street, Rock Street, and East Elizabeth Street applied due to the deteriorating pipes and resulting water impacts on their properties in their neighborhood.
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Labor Day - City Offices Closed
When
Refuse for Monday, September 7 will be collected on Tuesday, September 8.
Independence Day - City Offices Closed
When
City of Harrisonburg offices will be closed in observance of Independence Day on Friday, July 3. View trash collection changes and other notices from city departments.
Traffic Impact Analysis Requirements
Per the City’s Subdivision and Zoning Ordinances and the City’s Design and Construction Standards Manual (DCSM), the City requires that a Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) be conducted for any planned development (associated with rezonings, special use permits, preliminary plats, and engineered comprehensive site plans) expected to generate 100 or more peak hour vehicle trips.
Public Works Contact Information
Phone, fax, address, hours, email directory for the Harrisonburg Department of Public Works.
Juneteenth - City Offices Closed
When
City offices will be closed Friday, June 19, 2026 in observance of Juneteenth.
Memorial Day - City Offices Closed
When
City of Harrisonburg offices will be closed in observance of Memorial Day. Refuse for Monday, May 25 will be collected on Tuesday, May 26.