July 4 Holiday Closures and Adjustments

Posted On: June 23, 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.

Trash Collection for Unincorporated Areas

Solid waste collection will not be affected for residents in unincorporated Volusia County. Garbage, recycling, yard waste, and bulk waste will be collected on residents’ normal schedules. Those with a Monday 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. For more information, visit www.volusia.org/solidwaste.

Votran Service Changes

Votran will operate on a limited schedule Friday, 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. Regular service for all Votran routes and services will resume on Saturday, July 5. Riders are encouraged to check schedules in advance at www.votran.org.

Public Libraries

All Volusia County Public Library branches will close early at 5 p.m. Thursday, July 3, and remain closed on Friday, July 4. Normal hours will resume on Saturday, July 5. For details, visit www.volusialibraries.org.

Beach Access and Parking

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 free parking in County-operated off-beach lots. Non-residents must pay for access. Daily passes can be purchased onsite, and annual passes are available at www.parkvolusia.org.