Non-emergency Town Offices are closed today, January 19, 2026, in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, including"
- Town Hall
- Ames Senior Center
- Public Library (both locations)
- Dolan Center and new Parks and Recreation Offices at former Capen School
- Department of Public Works
- Youth Commission
Note: Police Department and Fire Department remain open 24 hours / 7 days a week:
Recycling & Trash
Recycling and Trash will not be collected today. As a result, all collections will be delayed one day for the rest of the week (see table below):
| Regular Collection Day |
Collection Day During Week of Dr. MLK Jr. Day 2026 |
| Monday |
Tuesday |
| Tuesday |
Wednesday |
| Wednesday |
Thursday |
| Thursday |
Friday |
| Friday |
Saturday |
A complete list of observed holidays with collection delays is available in the 2026 Trash and Recycling Collection Guide.
Town Hours and Observed Holidays
For a complete list of holiday closures, please visit our Hours & Holiday Schedule page (updated annually).