Queen Town offices closing on July 4 holiday

In observance of Independence Day, Queen Creek town offices and the Recreation Annex will be closed on Thursday, July 4.

The closure will not affect any public safety or emergency services, according to a town press release. If you have a water, sewer or streets emergency during the closure, call 480-358-3131.

Trash and recycling services for zone four will be affected by the holiday. All trash and recycling services in this zone, including bulk trash collection, will be moved back one calendar day.

Residents in zone four will need to have their trash and recycling carts curbside by 6 a.m. on Friday, July 5. It can take up to 48 hours for bulk trash to be picked up. For more information on trash and recycling services, visit QueenCreekAZ.gov/Trash .

Normal business hours for the town are 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Thursday, closed Friday through Sunday. Regular business hours for the Recreation Annex are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, closed Saturday and Sunday. The Recreation Annex is located at 21802 S. Ellsworth Road.

The town is also reminding residents that legal fireworks are only permitted within town limits from June 24 through July 6 and can only be used on private property.

Legal fireworks include ground displays and sparkling devices. Any devices that rise into the air and explode/detonate or fly above the ground are illegal.

All fireworks can cause serious burns and injuries. Additionally, the town warns, the area is very dry and susceptible to fires this season. For more information on firework safety including safe disposal tips, visit QueenCreekAZ.gov/Fireworks .