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Disruptions to trash collection could expand to Seattle, Bellevue as Lacey strike continues
A strike by trash collectors is spreading across Western Washington, meaning tens of thousands of residents could have their ...
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Towns affected by trash strike will bill Republic for extra costs, officials say
Local leaders told Republic Services Friday they will be seeking compensation for extra costs they’ve taken on amid the ...
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Republic Services sanitation strike stretches, garbage grows into ‘public health issue’
Thursday marks day 10 in the Republic Services sanitation workers strike.While trash has started to be collected in some ...
South Bay sanitation workers taking part in 'sympathy strike' stay home from work a second day
South Bay sanitation workers halt services in solidarity with Boston strike, raising concerns of prolonged delays and health risks. Residents face overflowing trash.
'Public Health Concerns Are Escalating': Trash Strike Crisis Grows On North Shore, Greater Boston
Municipal leaders from 13 affected cities and towns sent Republic Services a letter decrying costs, delays and dangers of the ...
‘A good year for rats’: Trash piling up at businesses as impact of garbage strike spreads to Boston and beyond
The strike against Republic Services is affecting more than municipal trash collection. In Boston, Brookline, Newton, Somerville, and other communities, commercial customers are waiting for Republic o ...
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Jam-packed bins line city streets as strike delays trash pickup in King, Snohomish counties
Teamsters are picketing in Lacey as part of a multi-state strike against the country's largest sanitation company.