News Summary
Residents of Orange County are facing ongoing trash collection delays as Republic Services employees honor picket lines supporting striking workers in Boston. This has led to overflowing bins throughout cities like Anaheim, Brea, and Fullerton. Although local workers are not striking, the impact of solidarity is felt. Temporary drop-off sites for bagged trash have been set up, and residents are advised to keep their bins accessible for collection. City officials are prioritizing waste and organics, while street sweeping will continue with relaxed enforcement during these delays.
Trash Trouble Continues in Orange County
Residents of Orange County, brace yourselves! Trash collection delays are here for another weekend. If you’ve noticed your bins overflowing, you’re not alone, and there’s a reason behind the mess. Workers from Republic Services—the hefty player in the waste collection game—are honoring picket lines in support of striking sanitation workers in Boston. This is causing quite a ripple effect right here in our own backyard, affecting cities like Anaheim, Brea, Fullerton, and many more.
The Situation in Boston
So, what’s happening in Boston? Well, over 400 hard-working folks at a Republic Services facility decided they’d had enough. They walked off the job last week, looking for some serious upgrades in their wages and health benefits. This strike has thrown quite the wrench into waste collection services across the nation.
Local Workers Stand Together
In solidarity with their Boston counterparts, local workers represented by Teamsters Local 396 are taking a stand, even though there isn’t a strike happening here in Orange County. With around 3,000 workers under their belt in the Los Angeles and Orange counties area, the impact of these actions is palpable. While we don’t have a specific timeline on when services might fully return to normal, it’s clear that customers might continue to face delays.
Temporary Solutions for Trash Disposal
Some areas like Anaheim Hills are feeling the heat more than others when it comes to delays, so don’t be surprised if your regular pickup takes a little longer than usual, possibly stretching into the weekend. City officials are making this situation their priority and have decided to tackle waste and organics first, followed by recycling.
Helpful Tips for Residents
For those wondering what to do with their trash bins during this chaotic time, residents are advised to leave their trash carts unblocked at the curb until they’re picked up. Good news for street sweeping fans: street sweeping will continue! However, if you’re worried about tickets for leaving your bins out, you can breathe easy—residents won’t be ticketed for leaving bins out during delays.
All set for some extra drop-off sites? The Garden Grove Sanitary District has welcomed eight temporary drop-off sites specifically for bagged trash. Just keep in mind that only regular bagged trash will be accepted here. No recyclables, organics, or anything hazardous will make the cut, so save those bulky items for another day!
Community Support and Additional Solutions
If you’re in Santa Ana, mark your calendars—there will be delays on trash and recycling collections scheduled for Wednesday, July 9. Those pickups will take place on Thursday or later, so keep your carts at the curb. It’s unsure when normal operations will truly resume, so maybe it’s a great time to get to know your neighbors as you wait for those refuse collectors.
In response to the current situation, public works officials are doing their best to provide solutions. They’ve set up a 40-yard roll-off container at the Public Works Yard for immediate disposal needs. Plus, street sweeping enforcement has been relaxed throughout the affected areas, making this situation just a tad more manageable for everyone.
So hang tight, Orange County! With a little cooperation and support, we’ll all get through this. Keeping an eye on trash collection updates and utilizing these temporary solutions can help make life a little less messy. Just remember: this too shall pass!
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Orange County Residents Face Trash Collection Delays
Additional Resources
- OC Register: Temporary Drop-Off Sites Amid Trash Delays
- New Santa Ana: Santa Ana Trash Collection Delays
- Patch: Garbage Piles Around SoCal Amid Strike
- Boston Globe: Teamsters and Republic Services Strike
- Google Search: Trash Collection Delays Orange County
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