The Latest Updates
- We are committed to providing service for all of our customers as we continue discussions with the union to reach an agreement that benefits our Forward Landfill employees and our customers.
- Our Forward Landfill employees have expanded their picketing to other locations, and many Bay Area employees are honoring this picket line.
- We have mobilized additional Republic Services employees to assist with collections. Many customers are on a modified service schedule.
- Waste collection routes are being prioritized over recycling routes at this time.
- At this time, all residents should leave their containers out for collection.
- Please check your local city website for more updates.
Why Service Has Been Affected
- Republic Services is in contract negotiations with the union representing some of our employees at Forward Landfill. These employees have expanded their picketing to other locations, and many Bay Area employees are honoring this picket line.
- We respect the rights of our employees to engage in collective bargaining and are committed to meeting the service needs of our customers.
- We apologize for the disruption this situation is causing, and thank you for your patience.
What You Can Do
Stay Up-to-Date
To stay up-to-date on service information, you can:
- Visit this page for live updates.
- Keep an eye on your phone for text updates from us.
- Visit your local municipal website for additional information.
Follow Guidelines
We ask that you follow adjusted waste rules so we can continue to provide service to the Greater Boston community. Please check your municipal website for additional information that may be available.
We're Continuing to Provide Service
To continue providing our customers with trash collection service during this time, we’ve taken several key steps including:
- Enlisting Republic Services employees from other areas
- Prioritizing routes
- Optimizing routing efficiencies
- Communicating schedule changes with customers
Find Your Municipal Website
Be sure to check your municipal website for more updates about your area.
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