Organics collection has resumed but general trash collection continues to be disrupted, irregular, and unpredictable as talks fail between Republic Services and the Teamsters.
The city said on Tuesday that there were no new updates from Republic Services regarding when trash pick-ups might resume a regular schedule.
The San Franciso Chronicle and other local news outlets continue to report that the nationwide strike is affecting cities throughout the Bay Area.
Republic Services told the Chronicle in a statement that it was unable to come to an agreement with the Teamsters during Tuesday’s negotiations. Further negotiation between the two sides is not scheduled, officials said.
Bay Area trash piles up as Republic Services strike enters second week, SF Chronicle, July 15, 2025
Some streets in Piedmont are being serviced but the schedules remain disrupted and irregular. (Black bins for households on a Friday schedule were picked up in some areas today, but the blue recycling and green compost bins were not.)
Posted on the City of Piedmont website:
Republic Services collection delays
Published July 8, 2025 | Updated July 17, 2025
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 13, 2025:
Collection is occurring through the weekend, though pickup schedules are disrupted, irregular, and unpredictable.
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.
The City of Piedmont said on Tuesday evening that a Republic Services regional work stoppage is impacting waste collection for Piedmont customers.
A nationwide sanitation strike is underway according to local news reports.
The city says it is “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 the City website.“
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.”