Politics & Government
Garbage Service Delayed Due to Labor Dispute
Residents are advised to leave containers out and that they will be collected as soon as possible.
There will most likely be no garbage and recycling service Friday due to a continued labor dispute between Teamsters and Republic/Allied Waste.
Recycling and waste collection was not operating Thursday.
The City of Milpitas is advising residents to leave their containers out for collection and that they will be picked up as soon as service resumes.
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According to KQED, the strike has also caused garbage pickup delays in San Jose, Fremont, Union City and Santa Clara.
According to the City of Milpitas:
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The International Brotherhood of Teamsters has initiated a work stoppage which effects Republic Services operations in Santa Clara County.
City of Milpitas customers will not receive recycling and waste collection service today, Thursday, April 18 and most likely will not receive collection services on Friday, April 19. This is expected to be a two-day work stoppage.
Residential collection will then be delayed into next week with all routes affected. Commercial routes will be similarly affected.
Although inconvenient, customers are advised to leave solid waste containers at the curb or in their regular service area until services resume.
If you have any questions please contact Republic Customer Service. Residents call (408) 432-0444 and business representatives call (408) 432-1234.
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