- July 11, 2025
In observance of the Fourth of July holiday, all Volusia County administrative offices will be closed on Friday, July 4. Below are some key updates on public services and holiday operations to help residents and visitors plan for the holiday weekend.
Solid waste collection will not be affected for residents in unincorporated Volusia County on July 4. Garbage, recycling, yard waste, and bulk waste will be collected on residents’ normal schedules. Those with a Friday pickup should place their items curbside by 6 a.m.
The Tomoka Landfill and the West Volusia Transfer Station will remain open on July 4. The landfill will operate from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and the transfer station will be open from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Although collection services and disposal sites will operate on a regular schedule, the Solid Waste Administration offices will be closed during the holiday. Offices will reopen at 8 a.m. on July 7. For more information, visit www.volusia.org/solidwaste or call 386-943-7889. Those within city limits should check with their municipal waste provider for any updates to their holiday schedule.
Votran will operate on a limited schedule on July 4. Routes 1, 3, 4, 10, 15, and 17 will run on a regular Sunday schedule. All other routes will not operate. New Smyrna Beach Flex and VoRide services will also be suspended for the holiday.
Votran Gold will be available in the Daytona Beach area with limited-service availability on the holiday. Regular service for all Votran routes and services will resume on July 5. For more information, riders can call customer service at 386-761-7700. Votran route and service information is available at www.votran.org and on the myStop mobile app.
All Volusia County Public Library branches will close early at 5 p.m. on July 3 and remain closed on July 4. Normal hours will resume on July 5. For details, visit www.volusialibrary.org.
The Volusia Beaches app provides real-time information on weather and tide conditions, open beach access points, staffed lifeguard towers, restroom locations, and beach safety regulations. The app is free to download for both Apple and Android devices.
Residents are reminded and encouraged to register their vehicles through the ParkVolusia program to receive complimentary beach driving access and parking in County-operated off-beach lots. Non-residents may purchase a daily or annual pass. To register a vehicle or purchase an annual pass, visit www.parkvolusia.org.
Under local ordinance, the use of fireworks by the public of any kind is strictly prohibited on Volusia County beaches, including on the Fourth of July. This rule is in place to protect beachgoers, sea turtle nests, and natural habitats.
