City Announces New Year’s Day Closures

Pasadena City Hall and most city services will be closed on New Year’s Day.

Pasadena Fire and Police departments will continue to be staffed for all patrol, jail, fire, paramedic, and other emergency services.

 Local residents are still being encouraged to avoid large gatherings and follow social distancing guidelines to avoid spreading and contracting COVID-19. 

Call 911 for life-threatening emergencies. For non-emergencies, call (626) 744-4241. Remember, if you see something, say something. Report suspicious activity to the Pasadena Police Department at (626) 744-4241.

Pasadena residents and businesses with any power emergencies should call Pasadena’s Water and Power (PWP) Department at (626) 744-4673. For water-related emergencies, call (626) 744-4138. PWP’s Customer Service Call Center will be closed Friday, Jan. 1. 

Customers can access their accounts and make payments through the automated phone system at (626) 744-4005 or online at www.PWPweb.com.

The city’s Citizen Service Center (CSC) will also be closed on New Year’s Day. Contact the CSC via the web or by calling (626) 744-7311. 

City trash collection will not occur on New Year’s Day. Trash, recycling and yard waste collection will have a one-day delay for residents with Friday pickup.

Residents can drop off their Christmas trees through Monday, Jan. 4, for recycling at Eaton Blanche Park (3100 E Del Mar Blvd.), or Robinson Park (1081 N Fair Oaks Ave.) between the hours of 7 a.m. and 2 p.m. Don’t forget to remove all stands, ornaments and lights prior to drop-off. 

Curbside Christmas tree pickup will take place Jan. 4 through Jan. 15 on residents’ regular pickup day.

Pasadena Transit and Dial-A-Ride transportation services will not operate on New Year’s Day. 

Overnight parking restrictions will not be enforced through Jan. 3. All parking meters will be free and parking time limits will not be enforced on New Year’s Day. All other parking violations, including red curb parking and blocking fire hydrants, will be enforced.

The City’s Permit Center is closed through Jan. 1.

All parks will be open for picnics, fun and play. However, no site reservations are being accepted for the holidays. 

Because LA County remains under the state’s Regional Stay-at-Home Order, gatherings of any size with non-household members are not permitted (except for outdoor worship services and protests, which are constitutionally protected activities). View the Regional Stay-at-Home Order for more information.

Although distancing ourselves from friends and family is difficult, especially during the holidays, the best way to stop the current surge in COVID-19 infections is to celebrate at home with people living in the same home. 

Given current technology, including video chat and virtual meeting platforms, staying connected with loved ones from afar has never been easier. 

Follow public health guidance to ensure the safest holiday possible.