Government Offices Closed for President's Day

Trash and recycling routes running normally, but some facilities closed for the holiday

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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Today, February 16, 2026, is President's Day, a federal holiday. As a result, all local government offices in Columbus, Indiana will be closed. This includes the Columbus and Bartholomew County Recycling Center, the Bartholomew County Solid Waste Management District offices, and Columbus City Utilities. However, normal trash and recycling routes will still run, and the Bartholomew County Landfill will be open during regular hours.

Why it matters

President's Day is a national holiday observed on the third Monday of February to honor the legacy of past U.S. presidents. The closure of government offices and facilities is a standard practice to allow employees to observe the holiday.

The details

While government offices are closed, the Bartholomew County Landfill will remain open from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. today. Trash and recycling routes in Columbus will also continue to run on their normal schedules. However, the Columbus and Bartholomew County Recycling Center, as well as the Bartholomew County Solid Waste Management District offices, will be closed for the holiday. Residents with water or sewer service issues can still call the Columbus City Utilities emergency line at 812-372-8861.

  • Today, February 16, 2026, is President's Day, a federal holiday.

The players

Columbus, Indiana

The city where the government offices, recycling center, and landfill are located.

Bartholomew County Landfill

A landfill facility in Columbus, Indiana that will remain open during normal hours on President's Day.

Columbus and Bartholomew County Recycling Center

A recycling facility in Columbus, Indiana that will be closed for the President's Day holiday.

Bartholomew County Solid Waste Management District

The local government agency responsible for waste management in Bartholomew County, Indiana, whose offices will be closed for President's Day.

Columbus City Utilities

The local utility provider in Columbus, Indiana, whose offices will be closed for the holiday but whose emergency line will still be available.

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The takeaway

While government offices and some waste management facilities will be closed for President's Day, essential services like trash and recycling collection will continue uninterrupted in Columbus, Indiana. Residents with urgent utility issues can still access the Columbus City Utilities emergency line during the holiday.