The following is information on what's open and closed on July 4 and other things affected by the holiday. It is recommended you call ahead to a store first to see if they are open:

Trash Collection: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday collection is one day late except Boston Proper, Roxbury, and Charlestown.  

Tow Lot: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. (may close early if demand is low) 

Street Sweeping: No Wednesday cleaning (overnight midnight - 7 a.m. arterials excepted).

Government offices, Boston City Hall and city offices, libraries: Closed. 

Community Centers: Closed. Some facilities open limited hours (Curley Center: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Mirabella Pool: 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Clougherty Pool: 12-8 p.m.).  

MBTA: Operating on a holiday schedule with enhanced service. See www.mbta.com for details.