As Republic Services and Teamsters Local 439 continue negotiations, Stockton residents continue to accumulate trash on their curbs.
The city of Stockton announced on Tuesday a new Republic Services residential trash collection schedule for the rest of the week. The schedule shows a delay of two or more days for each regular pickup day.
On Tuesday, Republic Services said it will continue limited residential trash collection services. Trash regularly collected on Friday will continue to be picked up Tuesday and Wednesday, city officials stated in a Facebook post.
Garbage overflows from bins set out on the curb on Oak and Monroe streets in Stockton on Jul. 15, 2025.
“Republic Services is not collecting recycling or organics carts at this time. Customers should remove them from the curb until further instructions are given,” city officials said in a Facebook post. “Republic Services and the City will continue to provide updates as new information becomes available. Thank you for your continued patience.”
Customers on the regular Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday collection days who still have trash in their carts should notify Republic Services at (209) 466-3604, city officials said. Additional trash bags will also be collected by Republic Services if they are placed inside or next to the trash cart.
New Republic Services Residential Trash Collection Schedule:
Regular Service Day: Thursday, July 10, temporary service day Monday, July 14.
Regular Service Day: Friday, July 11, temporary service day Tuesday, July 15.
Regular Service Day: Monday, July 14, temporary service day Wednesday, July 16.
Regular Service Day: Tuesday, July 15, temporary service day Thursday, July 17.
Regular Service Day: Wednesday, July 16, temporary service day Friday, July 18.
Are Republic Services employees still on strike?
Members of the Teamsters Local 439 employed by Republic Services are still on strike. Sanitation workers went on strike Tuesday, July 8 in an effort to reach an agreement with Republic Services.
Matt McQuaid, communications project manager at International Brotherhood of Teamsters, told The Stockton Record via email on July 9 that Teamsters Local 439 are asking Republic Services for “a living wage that’s consistent with industry standards, affordable and accessible health care, and fair work rules.”
McQuaid said Tuesday afternoon that Teamsters Local 439 and Republic Services had met on Monday.
“The two parties are still very far apart. We are currently bargaining again with the employer. Picket lines and extensions remain in place,” McQuaid said. “We’re grateful for the outpouring of community support we have received.”
Garbage overflows from a bin set out on the curb on Oak and Lincoln streets in Stockton on Jul. 15, 2025.
This is not only a Stockton effort. Teamsters all over the country are now on a national strike.
According to a Teamsters news release, picket lines have reached Los Angeles and Ohio, which has a major landfill. This will impact more than 2 million Los Angeles residents; in Youngstown, Ohio, 12 million pounds of trash per day from New York City and New Jersey will not be able to be unloaded at one of the largest landfills, according to Teamsters officials.
“It’s shocking, and increasingly disgusting, how far Republic Services is willing to push its workforce. Our members are everyday Americans performing essential services across our communities, but Republic is unwilling to offer workers good wages, decent benefits, or a fair contract,” said Sean M. O’Brien, Teamsters general president in the news release. “The American public needs to understand that Republic Services and its overpaid, corrupt executives own this strike. Their greed is forcing trash collectors and waste haulers across the country out into the street. We don’t want this garbage piling up. We want to return to work. But we refuse to be exploited.”
Garbage overflows from a bin set out on the curb on Bradford Street near Sanguinetti Lane in Stockton on Jul. 15, 2025.
It is unknown how many Stockton and San Joaquin County residents are affected by the continued waste pickup collection delays.
“We are committed to providing service for all of our customers as we continue discussions with the union to reach an agreement that benefits our Forward Landfill employees and our customers. Our Forward Landfill employees have expanded their picketing to other locations, and many Bay Area employees are refusing to cross the picket line,” Republic Services website states. “We have mobilized additional Republic Services employees to assist with collections. Many customers are on a modified service schedule.”
Republic Services also stated on its website that trash collection routes are currently being prioritized over recycling routes.
“At this time, all residents should leave their containers out for collection,” Republic Services stated on its website.
Republic Services offers waste collection services for more than 22 cities and counties. These include:
Newby Island Resource Recovery Park
Unincorporated Contra Costa County
For Republic Services waste collection services updates, visit republicservices.com or call (209) 466-3604 or visit the city of Stockton Facebook page at City of Stockton – Government.
Record reporter Angelaydet Rocha covers community news in Stockton and San Joaquin County. She can be reached at arocha@recordnet.com or on Twitter @AngelaydetRocha. To support local news, subscribe to The Stockton Record at https://www.recordnet.com/subscribenow
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