Fact Check: "July 11 Republic Services recycling and waste collection service update: Please be advised that Republic Services residential customers are not being serviced today, July 11."
What We Know
On July 11, 2025, there were significant disruptions in waste collection services provided by Republic Services due to a regional work stoppage initiated by the Teamsters Local 439 union, which began on July 8, 2025. This work stoppage affected various locations, including Piedmont and Newark, where residents experienced irregular service and delays in waste collection (source-1, source-7).
Despite the ongoing strike, some limited collection services were still occurring, albeit on irregular schedules. Reports indicated that while trash collection was continuing, recycling and organic waste collection faced delays (source-1, source-8).
Analysis
The claim that Republic Services residential customers were not being serviced on July 11 is misleading. While it is true that the work stoppage caused significant disruptions, it was reported that some collections were still being conducted, albeit irregularly. For instance, the City of Piedmont noted that collection schedules were disrupted but that some pickups were still being made (source-1).
Additionally, the City of Newark provided updates indicating that limited collection was continuing, with a focus on reported missed pickups (source-2). This suggests that while many customers may have experienced service interruptions, not all residential customers were entirely without service on that day.
The reliability of the sources used in this analysis is strong, as they come from official city communications and reputable news outlets covering the situation. However, the nature of the strike and the varying levels of service across different areas may lead to confusion regarding the overall status of waste collection.
Conclusion
Verdict: False
The claim that Republic Services residential customers were not being serviced at all on July 11 is false. While there were significant disruptions due to a work stoppage, some waste collection services were still being conducted, albeit on irregular schedules. Therefore, it is inaccurate to state that no services were provided on that date.
Sources
- Republic Services pickup interruption July 2025 - City of Piedmont. Link
- News - City of Newark. Link
- Republic Services pickup interruption July 2025 - City of Piedmont. Link
- Trash Pickup and Holiday Schedule & Local Service - Republic Services. Link
- Service Alerts - Republic Services. Link
- Press Releases - Republic Services. Link
- Waste collection disruption in Bay Area continues into Friday. Link
- East Bay trash pickup locations busy as Republic Services. Link
