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Boston will begin fining Republic Services over lack of trash pickup amid worker strike, Wu says
The ongoing workers strike against waste collection company Republic Services has affected trash pickup in at least 14 Greater Boston communities.
Trash pickup delays continue this week as Republic Services workers continue Stockton strike
As Republic Services workers continue to strike, trash pickup delays also continue in Stockton. Here's when to expect a trash pickup this week.
Some LA County cities see disruption of trash pickup as workers honor picket line, strike in Boston
Union workers in some Los Angeles County cities are honoring a strike in Boston by not crossing the picket line, leaving trash in bins along the sides of local streets.
Boston to fine trash giant Republic Services as strike continues, Wu says
Despite overflowing dumpsters and the new pressure from Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, the strike does not appear close to ending. The post Boston to fine trash giant Republic Services as strike continues,
Boston Mayor Wu tells trash company they will have to pay for piling trash
Mayor Michelle Wu put waste company Republic Services on notice Wednesday that she would forward straight to them any fines that generate to businesses who can’t get rid of their trash as a result of the company’s ongoing labor dispute with the Teamsters.
Boston to levy fines against Republic Services as trash strike drags on
The City of Boston will start issuing code enforcement fines directly to Republic Services for garbage left uncollected amid the ongoing trash collection worker strike, Mayor Michelle Wu said in a letter on Wednesday.

Inconsistent trash pickup plagues some Washington County residents

Some residents of Sycamore, Washington County, said there have only been eight garbage pickups this year. Marcia McConnell ...

Staffing issues lead to delayed trash pickup on Kauai

The County of Kauai’s Solid Waste Division announced Wednesday that staffing shortages have delayed trash pickup for a second ...

Trash pickup service to resume in King, Snohomish Counties on Monday

"Customers will be serviced on their normal collection day and should leave out all their containers," Republic Services said ...

Republic Services trash pickup resumes in West Contra Costa County, other pockets of Bay Area

Republic Services resumed limited trash pickup services to a broad swath of Contra Costa County, as well as other pockets of ...