Bellevue offers a temporary waste drop-off at Odle Middle School due to a Republic Services work stoppage, expecting traffic delays. They provide updates on additional service dates and an FAQ page for residents at RepublicBellevue.

“Republic Services, please come pick up this trash. I don’t care about what y’all got going on, between my dad, kids, and myself —everything is backed up over here. Pay these people because now I’m gonna go to random places. I’m over it,” Gee shared on “ The Gee and Ursula Show ” on KIRO Newsradio.

Bellevue sets up temporary waste drop-off at Bannerwood Park due to ongoing labor dispute with Republic Services, offering relief for residents during work stoppage.

Republic Services told Newsweek: "...our wage offer is higher than our local competitors, but the Teamsters were unwilling to compromise on their demands." Why It Matters Garbage disposal strikes can cause trash to accumulate on streets,

A strike by trash collectors is spreading across Western Washington, which means tens of thousands of residents could have their trash service disrupted.Workers for Republic Services have expanded their picket lines to King and Snohomish Counties Thursday after a strike kicked off Wednesday morning in Thurston County,

State leaders urge Republic Services to finalize contract with striking Teamsters as uncollected garbage piles up in Massachusetts communities and other states across the country.

Republic Services and the Teamsters have been at a standoff since July 1, when 450 local workers went on strike after the union's contract expired. Teamsters are seeking better wages, benefits and stronger labor protections.