Memorial Day has long been considered the “unofficial” start of summer. That is how the city of Columbus is treating it, as Tuesday marks the start of “Summer Hours” for a number of city departments. Mayor Jim Lienhoop’s office says that the following hours are in effect through July 29:

City Hall – 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Parks and Recreation Office – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

City Utilities – 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Columbus officials are also reminding you that the Memorial Day holiday will affect your trash pick-up for the remainder of that week. They say that there will be no trash/compost/recycling collection on Monday. Collections will run one day behind, with normal Friday pick-up falling on Saturday. You should have your toters out no later than 7 a.m. on the day of your collection.