The City of Merriam will be closed on the following dates for holiday observation:
  - Thursday, December 25, 2008
  - Friday, December 26, 2008 (Irene B. French Community Center is open)
  - Thursday, January 1, 2009
  - Friday, January 2, 2009 (Irene B. French Community Center is open)

With the exception of these dates, city offices will be open during normal business hours (Monday through Friday, 8AM to 4:30PM).

The administrative offices at the Merriam Police Department will also be closed on December 25th, 26th, January 1st, and January 2nd. For non-emergency dispatch or to speak with an officer outside of normal office hours, please call (913) 782-0720.

The City of Merriam will conduct its annual pickup to assist citizens and businesses in the disposal/recycling of holiday trees. There will be a one-time pickup as outlined in the schedule below. Trees are to be placed curbside by 7AM on the scheduled day of pickup. Should snowfall occur, the alternative dates for the pickup will be January 12th - 16th.

This special curb-side pickup is only for the recycling of Christmas Trees. Other waste, including routine trash, tree branches, brush, and yard waste from the recent ice storm, will not be collected. In most cases, tree limbs and debris can be placed at curbside with regular trash pickup. Please contact your regular trash provider to find out their policy and bundling requirements for limb and debris pickup. (Deffenbaugh Industries - 913-631-3300; A1 Disposal - 913-441-5400).

If you have questions regarding the tree recycling program, please call the Public Works Department at (913) 322-5570.