Republic Services, trash strike
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City leaders in Fairfield and Suisun City are pursuing all their legal options in handling the ongoing trash collection standoff between Republic Services and Teamsters garbage collectors.
People in Macomb County have been noticing problems with trash pickup, and now a company is being put on notice.
Fullerton officials said crews are starting with the areas that missed pickups first and one- to two-day delays are expected early in the week. Street sweeping will continue, but the city has paused enforcement for trash bins and street sweeping violations through the end of the week.
A Billings family says their trash was skipped this week, even though the city’s proposed stricter trash pickup policy hasn’t taken effect.
San Diego finalized a controversial plan Monday to replace hundreds of thousands of trash and recycling bins — many of them new or only a few years old — and send the $65 million bill to customers. City officials say the move is part of upgrading service just as San Diego begins levying its first-ever trash pickup fee.
In response to the audit, Mayor Gloria shared this statement with ABC 10News Wednesday. “This was an unprecedented, 1,000-year storm and flood event that required immediate urgency and action to prevent loss of life and assist residents in their recovery while also being empathetic to the tragedy they just experienced.
For those with immediate disposal needs, free drop-offs of bagged trash are available with proof of residency at the Republic Services Transfer Station, Gate No. 5, located at 17121 Nichols Lane. Trash can be dropped off there from Monday through Saturday, 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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The city of Fairfield is threatening legal action against Republic Services after two weeks without trash pickup as a sanitation worker strike continues in cities across Northern California.
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Bradenton Herald on MSNTrash collection changes coming soon to Manatee County. Here's the breakdownWaste collection will soon change for nearly 187,000 residences and businesses in unincorporated Manatee County. Starting Oct. 6, household garbage collection will change from twice per week to once per week.