Memorial Day - City Offices Closed
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City of Harrisonburg offices will be closed in observance of Memorial Day. Refuse for Monday, May 25 will be collected on Tuesday, May 26.
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Spring Holiday - City Offices Closed
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City offices will be closed Friday, April 3, 2026.
Northend Greenway
The Northend Greenway is envisioned to be a 2.5-mile shared-use path connecting people in north Harrisonburg with places they want to go
Stormwater Management Program
Stormwater Management is our community's effort to provide water quality protection of our streams and rivers.
Presidents' Day - City Offices Closed
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Refuse for Monday, February 16 will be collected on Tuesday, February 17.
Household Hazardous Waste Collection
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Household hazardous wastes are defined as leftover household products that contain corrosive, toxic, ignitable, or reactive ingredients.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - City Offices Closed
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City offices will be closed Monday, January 19, 2026 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Eateries Acting Towards Sustainability (EATS) Program
EATS (Eateries Acting Towards Sustainability) is a certification program that is voluntary and available to those in the food service industry who choose to participate.
Public Works
The mission of the Public Works Department is to enhance the quality of life of our citizens by providing efficient public services, protecting the public interest with good environmental policies, enforcing codes, and constructing, operating, and maintaining the City's infrastructure.
Permit Directory
The City of Harrisonburg administers a variety of permits. Most permits are administered by Department of Community Development staff who coordinate with other departments to ensure projects are undertaken in conjunction with all applicable ordinances, codes, and standards.