Overview

• Republic Services haulers in Chula Vista returned to curbside pickup on July 16 after solidarity picket lines relocated to Clairemont
• Boston Teamsters extended their national strike by moving pickets to Clairemont without progress toward a new contract
• Parts of the East Bay have gone without garbage collection since before July 4, prompting the Contra Costa County Health Department to step in
• Republic Services has deployed out-of-state nonunion drivers and prioritized routes serving hospitals and nursing homes to cover gaps
• Local councils set up temporary drop-off sites and considered emergency measures while contract talks remain deadlocked