BELLEVUE, Wash. — Bellevue residents who have missed trash collection due to winter weather and Republic Services strike action were able to drop it off for free on Sunday.
Customers can expect Republic Services collections to resume Monday unless they are notified otherwise, according to the collection company. Check service alerts for your municipality here.
Bellevue residents who didn't drop off their garbage and recycling are asked to leave it at the curb on their scheduled service day.
The collection disruptions began at the end of December when heavy snowfall hit the region, preventing companies from picking up trash for at least a week in some areas.
Then Republic Services drivers in Seattle, Bellevue, Lynnwood and Kent went on a work stoppage last week to support striking union workers in San Diego. The California workers were asking for a new contract that includes personal protective equipment accommodations against COVID-19 and better wages and benefits among other things.
The city of Bellevue said in a statement that it is advocating for residents to receive appropriate credits for missed pickups over the last few weeks. If you missed at least one pickup starting Jan. 5, the city urges residents to call Republic Services at 425-452-4762 and request credit.