Berlin Faces Major Disruptions as Sanitation Workers Begin Week-Long Strike

Employees of the Berlin Stadtreinigung (BSR) halt work over pay disputes, impacting waste collection, street cleaning, and recycling services.

The strike, organized by the Verdi union, is expected to cause significant disruptions to Berlin's waste management and street cleaning services until Friday.
All 14 BSR recycling centers will remain closed from Wednesday to Saturday, with residents advised to postpone waste drop-offs until the following week.
Trash collection, including residual waste, organic waste, and recyclables, will be suspended from Wednesday to Friday, resuming only on the next scheduled collection day.
Street cleaning services, including the emptying of public trash bins, will face severe limitations throughout the week.
The strike is part of broader national wage negotiations, with unions demanding an 8% pay increase or a minimum of €350 more per month for workers.