Republic Strike Updates

Trash & Recycling Update - Friday, September 19, 2025

We are pleased to announce that Republic Services and its unionized workers have reached an agreement, officially bringing the strike to an end.

  • Curbside trash collection and B-week recycling will resume tomorrow, Saturday, September 20, 2025. Please note, there will be no yard waste pickup on Saturday.
  • If your scheduled pickup was missed this week, please continue to leave your bins at the curb. If your trash and/or recycling has already been collected, remember to bring your bins back in.
  • Next Week: Regular services will resume. Trash, A-week recycling, and yard waste collection are scheduled as normal.

Emergency Drop-Off Site:

The emergency trash, recycling, and yard waste drop-off site at 148 Waltham Street will be closed this weekend and will not reopen next week, as the strike has ended.

Recycling Center:

The Recycling Center at 76 Stanley Avenue will reopen on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, and resume its regular business hours: Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

 

We sincerely thank all residents for your patience and understanding during the strike. Your support has been greatly appreciated as services return to normal.



Read the September 2, 2025 FAQs below

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