UPDATE: July 18, 2025:
Republic Services has confirmed that they have reached an agreement to end the regional work stoppage, and that normal service will resume immediately. A representative provided the following statement:
Republic Services reached a tentative agreement with Teamsters Local 439 for our Forward Landfill employees. Local 439 has informed us that picket lines are coming down across the Bay Area, and our employees are returning to work tomorrow.
We appreciate the community’s patience throughout this situation, and we will work hard to catch up with needed recycling and waste collection as quickly as we can.
UPDATE: July 18, 2025:
Republic Services has resumed collecting organic waste and increased recycling collections in Piedmont, though service across all waste streams remains irregular and behind schedule.
As of Friday, July 18:
- Trash collection is continuing, including backyard pickup
- Organics collection resumed on Thursday, July 17
- Limited recycling collections have occurred since July 10, with increased service beginning today
All households in Piedmont should have received at least one trash (black bin) collection since July 8. Any residents who have had no waste collection should use the City’s online self-reporting tool to notify staff immediately so service to their address can be prioritized.
Report your pickup status
Collections will continue on Saturday, July 19. Republic Services has stated that normal service is expected to resume on Monday, July 21.
Keep carts out until collected and report pickup status
City staff have been working actively with Republic Services to ensure continued collections in Piedmont since a regional work stoppage began on July 8. Ongoing documentation about where service has occurred is an important tool.
Residents can support documentation efforts:
- Report what collections you have received at https://bit.ly/PiedmontWastePickups
- Keep your carts out curbside until they are collected. Once a waste stream is collected, bring that cart in until your next regular collection day.
These indicators provide valuable information as staff work to confirm collection status reports and coordinate with Republic Services to prioritize areas most in need of service.
Previous Updates
UPDATE: July 17, 2025:
Waste collection in Piedmont remains disrupted due to a national Republic Services work stoppage. As of Thursday, July 17:
- Organics collection has resumed and will continue on Friday and Saturday
- Trash collection is continuing, but on irregular schedules
City staff remain in ongoing communication with Republic Services to address collection issues and prioritize areas most in need of service.
Report your pickup status
Help us understand where collections are most needed by reporting what pickups you have received since July 8.
Report your pickup status
Keep carts out until collected
Everyone should:
- Keep your carts out curbside until they are collected.
- Once a waste stream is collected, bring that cart in until your next regular collection day.
The visual indicator of what carts have been picked up will help City staff confirm collection status reports during ongoing field surveys.
UPDATE: July 16, 2025:
Waste collection in Piedmont continues to be disrupted by a regional Republic Services work stoppage.
Limited service is occurring, but on irregular schedules. Keep your carts out until they are collected.
City staff remains in active communication with Republic Services. You can help by reporting the status of your pickups since July 8.
Report your pickup status
Responses will help us understand where collections are most needed as we continue to work with Republic to prioritize service for Piedmont.
UPDATE: July 13, 2025:
Collection is occurring through the weekend, though pickup schedules are disrupted, irregular, and unpredictable.
Everyone should keep their carts out.
City staff remain in ongoing communication with Republic Services to address collection issues.
UPDATE: July 10, 2025:
City staff are in ongoing communication with Republic Services to ensure continued service in Piedmont.
Everyone should keep their carts out.
Schedules are disrupted and irregular, but pickups have resumed and will continue through the weekend.
UPDATE: July 9, 2025:
City staff are continuing to work with Republic Services to address waste collection delays:
- Customers with regular Tuesday service will be picked up on Thursday
- Customers with regular Wednesday service will be picked up on Friday
To contact Republic Services customer service, call (510) 262-7100.
ORIGINAL ARTICLE (July 8, 2025)
A Republic Services regional work stoppage is impacting waste collection for Piedmont customers.
City staff are actively working with Republic Services to understand the expected duration of the service interruption and determine plans for timely resumption of services in Piedmont.
When new information becomes available, we will post updates on this page.
With questions related to residential waste collection, customers should call the Republic Services Piedmont support center at 1-800-320-8077.
Republic Services issued the following statement this afternoon regarding the work stoppage:
Republic Services is in contract negotiations with IBT 439, the union representing some of our employees at Forward Landfill. Those employees are engaged in a temporary work stoppage and are picketing at other Republic Services Bay Area locations. As a result, we anticipate temporary service delays for some recycling and waste collection customers in the area. We are adjusting our operations to ensure our ability to continue providing service during this situation. We apologize for any inconvenience this situation may cause. We respect the rights of our employees to engage in collective bargaining and are committed to meeting the service needs of this community.