Trash pickup services are being resumed in Contra Costa County after a suspension tied to a national strike among garbage workers advocating for higher wages and better benefits. Limited services will be available for residential homes and most businesses, while recycling and green waste collection remain suspended. Residents can place out extra bagged trash at no additional cost, with collection potentially occurring outside the usual schedule. Free drop-off options at designated transfer stations are also available for local residents.
Republic Services is resuming limited trash pickup services in Contra Costa County after suspensions due to a nationwide garbage workers' strike for higher wages and benefits.
Waste pickup services have been on hold since last week, affecting various cities across the Bay Area including San Jose and El Sobrante.
Recycling and green waste collection services remain unavailable, despite the resumption of trash pickup from residential homes and most small businesses.
Residents and businesses in Richmond and west Contra Costa County can put out extra bagged trash curbside at no extra cost, with specific pickup days announced.
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