Trash service is partially resuming in Contra Costa County following a two-week walkout by Republic Services workers affecting the Bay Area. Some residents must drop off their trash at designated locations. Concerns arise about public health due to accumulating waste. Republic Services employees are striking for improved pay, health benefits, and pensions, with over 500 employees participating. While some collection services are starting again, many areas remain without regular service. Union negotiations are ongoing, and Republic Services aims to communicate updates to customers regarding resumption of services.
Residents in Contra Costa County are seeing limited return of trash services after a Republic Services strike, with collection starting again only for West Contra Costa County. While some services resume, others still face unresolved issues as trash piles up, raising public health concerns due to unsanitary conditions caused by the lack of regular trash collection.
Republic Services employees are striking for better pay, health insurance, and pensions. Over 500 employees are supporting their colleagues on strike in other regions, affecting waste management in the Bay Area.
Health officials express ongoing concern as trash continues to pile up, discussing the implications at a meeting. Residents in affected areas face difficulties, including a lack of containers and rising health and sanitation issues.
Republic Services indicated ongoing negotiations aimed at reaching a beneficial agreement for employees and customers, with expectations of resuming some residential trash collection shortly. They will maintain communication with customers about service updates.
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