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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
‘No other option': Republic Services workers on strike; expect trash pickup delays
Stockton residents may experience trash pickup delays this week due to a strike by sanitation workers employed by Republic Services. Members of the Teamsters Local 439 are on strike in Stockton in an effort to reach an agreement with Republic Services. Employees went on strike at noon on Tuesday, July 8. The strike continued on Wednesday at Republic Services at 1145 W. Charter Way in Stockton and Forward Landfill at 9999 S. Austin Road in Manteca. "Republic Services forced our members in Stockton out on strike by refusing to make meaningful progress at the bargaining table or provide Local 439 members with a contract that gives them a living wage that's consistent with industry standards, affordable and accessible health care, and fair work rules," Matt McQuaid, project manager, communications team for Teamsters Department of Strategic Initiatives told The Stockton Record via email on Wednesday. McQuaid said there are about 40 members of the Teamsters Local 439 on strike and more than 600 members from other Teamsters local unions honoring the picket lines. "Local 439 members who work at Republic Services are dedicated public servants. They don't just work in Stockton, they live in Stockton," McQuaid said. "Republic Teamsters would rather be back at work, but the employer left them with no other option." Teamsters Local 439 is a labor union that represents members in San Joaquin, Amador, Calaveras and Tuolumne counties. They have served these areas for more than 60 years, representing more than 5,600 members and with over 85 employers participating in collective bargaining agreements with them, according to the labor union's website. McQuaid said Teamsters settle more than 90% of the waste industry contracts without stoppage of work. "This strike is Republic's fault," McQuaid said. Republic Services confirmed the strike and the possibility of waste collection delays. "Republic Services is in contract negotiations with IBT 439, the union representing some of our employees at Forward Landfill. Those employees are engaged in a temporary work stoppage and are picketing at other Republic Services locations in the area," Republic Services officials said in a statement. "As a result, we anticipate temporary service delays for some recycling and waste collection customers in the area." Republic Services officials also stated that services at essential businesses such as hospitals, nursing homes and apartment complexes are still being provided. The company shared a list of communities where service delays are being experienced. Communities experiencing service delays include: Stockton San Jose Solano County Fairfield Suisun San Pablo Richmond Hercules Pinole Rodeo Crockett El Sobrante Piedmont East Richmond Heights Bay View Montalvan Tara Hills North Richmond Rollingwood Union City Newark Freemont Half Moon Bay Daly City Colma "We apologize for any inconvenience this situation may cause," Republic Services officials said. McQuaid said businesses and residents that receive trash collection services from Republic Services throughout Stockton, "should expect their garbage to pile up until the strike is resolved." He said that the strike can end tomorrow if Republic Services gives Teamsters what they are asking for. Sign up for our alerts to receive the latest updates on important news. Stockton Mayor Christina Fugazi told The Record via email on Wednesday that the city was informed of the strike on Tuesday. Since the strike had not started at that time, city officials waited to verify the information was correct before issuing a public update. By Tuesday afternoon, the city of Stockton took to social media to inform the community of the anticipated interruption. "The City understands how important reliable service is to our community. We are communicating with Republic Services and will share updates as they become available. Republic Services is also providing updates to its customers via the customer's preferred form of communication (email or phone message). Thank you for your patience and understanding as this situation develops." Fugazi said that while all routes are not impacted, service is limited. She went on to say that supervisors and team members are doing their best to continue the collection of waste. Fugazi is hopeful the "strike will not last longer than a week," but said it depends on the negotiations between Republic Services and Teamsters. "We are currently exploring alternative options, such as designated drop-off locations. In the meantime, some residents and businesses may need to hold onto their waste until service resumes," Fugazi said. "This is also a good opportunity to evaluate what items belong in regular trash bins, and which can be sorted into recycling or green waste. Many items that are typically thrown away can be diverted from the landfill with proper sorting." Stockton residents have taken to the city's post about the waste collection service interruption to ask if they will receive any sort of discount on their bills if their trash is not picked up. Fugazi said questions regarding "billing or possible service credits" should be directed to Republic Services. "At this time, we are focused on maximizing waste collection and will address billing questions in the near future," Republic Services officials said. "We are making adjustments to our operations to continue providing service during this situation." Stockton's sanitation workers are not the only employees striking. In the Midwest, strikes have also made headlines in Evansville, Indiana where members of the Teamsters Local 215 are in contract talks with Republic Services. Trash has also started to pile up in the streets of Philadelphia amid a AFSCME Union strike, among other cities. "Republic Teamsters are striking nationwide because this is a national fight," McQuaid said. "Whether it's Stockton, Boston, Illinois, Georgia, or Washington State, this company consistently takes its workforce for granted." For Republic Services waste collection services updates, visit or call 209-466-3604. Record reporter Angelaydet Rocha covers community news in Stockton and San Joaquin County. She can be reached at arocha@ or on Twitter @AngelaydetRocha. To support local news, subscribe to The Stockton Record at This article originally appeared on The Record: Teamsters Republic Services strike in Stockton may delay trash pickup
The Independent
09-07-2025
- Business
- The Independent
Philadelphia workers and city reach a deal to end strike that halted residential trash pickup
A union representing thousands of city workers in Philadelphia and the city have reached a deal to end a strike that halted residential curbside trash pickup and affected other services, officials said Wednesday. Nearly 10,000 blue-collar employees from District Council 33 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees had walked off the job July 1, seeking better pay and benefits after failing to agree with the city on a new contract. District Council 33 is the largest of four major unions representing city workers. Its membership includes 911 dispatchers, trash collectors, water department workers and many others. Police and firefighters weren't part of the strike.
CBS News
04-07-2025
- Health
- CBS News
Baltimore DPW changes trash pickup time to protect workers from summer heat
Baltimore's Department of Public Works (DPW) is changing the trash pickup time for city residents in an effort to protect employees from the summer heat. Trash and recycling collection will move from 6 a.m. to 5 a.m. between Tuesday, July 8, and September 30, DPW officials said. The collection days will not change, but residents are asked to place their bins out by 5 a.m. to avoid missed pickups. Protecting DPW workers from heat The change is part of DPW's Heat Illness Prevention Plan (HIPP), which was developed after the death of Ronald Silver II, an employee who overheated while working a trash route in August 2024. The heat index was almost 109 on the day that Silver died, according to a Maryland Department of Labor investigation. His death prompted several investigations into DPW, including one by the city's inspector general, which determined that a lack of air conditioning in trash trucks contributed to Silver's death. Silver's death, and the death of another employee - Timothy Cartwell - who was crushed by a trash truck, led DPW to be cited by the Maryland Occupational Safety and Health for failure to protect workers from dangerous heat and keep a place of employment free from hazards. DPW Director Khalil Zaied spoke with WJZ after the investigations, where he committed to developing heat procedures for employees. The department's Heat Illness Prevention Plan (HIPP) includes heat safety training, hydration protocols and schedule changes that are implemented during high temperatures. "With increasingly high summer temperatures, we are taking proactive steps to keep our employees safe while maintaining reliable service for residents," Zaied said. "Starting collections earlier helps reduce workers' exposure to extreme heat, and it reflects our continued commitment to protecting the people who keep Baltimore clean."
CBS News
24-06-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Baltimore trash pick-up could be impacted as DPW aims to protect workers from extreme heat
Trash pickup in Baltimore could be impacted by a heat wave this week as the city's Department of Public Works (DPW) aims to protect employees from the extreme temperatures. WJZ's First Alert Weather Team issued Alert Days due to the dangerous heat in Maryland as highs reached the triple digits in some parts of the state. Baltimore also declared a Code Red extreme heat alert through Thursday, June 26. DPW's renewed commitment to the Maryland Occupational Safety and Health (MOSH) heat-related illness prevention guide comes after the death of Ronald Silver II in August 2024. DPW highlights heat-illness prevention plan DPW officials said trash and recycling collection services could be adjusted or suspended during the heat wave. As of Tuesday, pick-ups will continue, but crews could take longer than usual to complete their routes, DPW said. When the heat index reaches 90 to 99 degrees, the department directs employees to take at least a 10-minute break every two hours. If the heat index reaches 100 degrees or higher, crews can take a 15-minute break every hour. As extreme temperatures persist, DPW employees can end their routes early or pause trash collection if the conditions become unsafe, DPW said. Residents can call 311 to report a missed pickup and can leave their recycling and trash bins out until they are emptied. Death of Ronald Silver prompts change at DPW Silver, who was a Baltimore DPW employee, died after he overheated while working a trash route. The heat index was nearly 109 on the day he died, according to a report from the Maryland Department of Labor. On Tuesday, the heat index in Maryland was between 105 and 110 degrees, according to the weather team. A lack of air conditioning in trash trucks and fear of retaliation at the department contributed to his death, a report from the city's inspector general found. Silver's death prompted several investigations into DPW and its practices for employees during extreme temperatures. In March, MOSH cited the department for failing to protect its employees from dangerous heat. The citation said DPW did not keep a place of employment that was free from hazards that could cause death or injury. DPW director commits to change Following the investigations into Silver's death and conditions at DPW, Director Khalil Zaied spoke with WJZ. He promised a culture change at the department. Zaied said workplace safety became a priority after the deaths of Silver and Timothy Cartwell, a man who was crushed to death by a trash truck in 2024. "What really bothered me the most [was] the actual loss," Zaied said. "How the family feels about those losses." The death of Silver in particular led DPW to create a Heat Illness Prevention Plan and operating procedures for extreme heat. "We need to get [supervisors and managers] to understand, what you've done in the past is in the past. There is a new requirement [to abide by], there is new safety [requirements to check]," Zaied said.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
LIST: Trash pick-up schedules affected by Memorial Day
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — People in North Alabama expecting their trash to be picked up may notice schedule changes in observance of Memorial Day. As cities across the are prepare to celebrate the holiday, it's important to know what trash pick-up services will be affected. News 19 has compiled a list of cities that will have their trash services schedules affected by Memorial Day. It's important to note that not every city will change its trash pickup schedules. The White Goods Roadside Pickup Service for Colbert County will not be affected by Memorial Day. Fort Payne trash pickup will not be affected by Memorial Day. County garbage routes will be a day behind schedule. The Russellville Solid Waste residential garbage route will run one day behind. As a reminder, the City said to have cans put out the night before. The Russellville Solid Waste commercial garbage route will not be affected by Memorial Day. The City of Red Bay's Monday garbage route will be a day behind schedule & will pick up on Tuesday, May 27. Scottsboro trash collection will be moved back one day. Florence trash pickup will not be affected by Memorial Day. Lauderdale County solid waste commercial, residential garbage collections and yard debris routes will be moved back one day. Lawrence County garbage pickup will not be affected by Memorial Day. Athens sanitation will not be affected by Memorial Day. 'Please have bins to the curb by 6 a.m.,' the City said. Ardmore Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday routes will be picked up one day later. Fayetteville trash pickup will be moved one day back. Monday's route will run on Tuesday, Tuesday's route will run on Wednesday, Wednesday's route will run on Thursday and Thursday's route will run on Friday. Huntsville trash pickup will be moved back one day. Madison County Sanitation will pick up household waste in the green bins on Friday, May 30. Republic Services will pick up yard debris and large items on Monday, June 2. Guntersville recycling pickup will be moved back one day. Republic Services said pickup will be moved back one day. Meridian Waste also provides waste and recycling services. MW will pick up garbage one day later. Residential garbage collection will not be affected by Memorial Day. If we missed your town, email us at interactive@ Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
