Republic Strike Updates

Trash & Recycling Update - Monday, September 22, 2025

We are pleased to announce that Republic Services and its unionized workers have reached an agreement, officially bringing the strike to an end.

  • Curbside trash collection, A-week recycling, and yard waste collection resume Monday, September 22, 2025, are scheduled as normal.
  • If your scheduled pickup was missed this week, please continue to leave your bins at the curb. If your trash and/or recycling has already been collected, remember to bring your bins back in.

Recycling Center:

The Recycling Center at 76 Stanley Avenue will reopen on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, and resume its regular business hours: Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Emergency Drop-Off Site:

The emergency trash, recycling, and yard waste drop-off site at 148 Waltham Street is closed and will not reopen as the strike has ended.

We sincerely thank all residents for your patience and understanding during the strike. Your support has been greatly appreciated as services return to normal.



Read the September 2, 2025 FAQs below

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