Republic Services Strike Causes Trash Overflow in Western Washington and Bay Area
TL;DR
Republic Services has suspended waste collection in Bellevue due to a nationwide labor strike, but has set up temporary drop-off sites starting July 15. The duration of the work stoppage is unknown, and residents are advised to be patient with long wait times at drop-off locations. The city is coordinating with Republic Services to provide additional drop-off options as needed, and billing credits will be issued for missed collections.
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- Bay Area residents say streets of overflowing trash are becoming a problem SFGATE
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