Republic Services, Bill Gates and Massachusetts
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The City of Renton reports it will host three temporary garbage collection events to address missed garbage collection for single-family customers of Republic Services. Events will be held at Renton Technical College, 3000 NE 4th St., at the following times: • Saturday, July 19, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Local communities have expressed growing dissatisfaction due to the ongoing disruption of trash collection services, as the Teamsters’ strike against Republic Services enters its third week. Six Massachusetts communities — Gloucester,
Local leaders told Republic Services Friday they will be seeking compensation for extra costs they’ve taken on amid the ongoing strike of trash collection workers.