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Garbage Strike in Fremont: Residents Face Trash Backlog, Relief Coming

UPDATE: The trash crisis in Fremont, California escalates as the nationwide strike by Republic Services continues into its second week, leaving residents increasingly frustrated with mounting garbage. However, relief is on the horizon as more garbage truck drivers are set to return to the streets starting Tuesday, July 15, 2025.

As the strike persists, residents have been forced to take matters into their own hands, with many heading to local recycling centers to drop off their trash. The city reports that priority for garbage collection will focus on customers who usually have their pickup on Wednesdays. Despite this, there is still no timeline for the collection of blue and green bins.

Residents like Annalee Nagami express their growing concerns: “All of our trash cans are full, and we’ve built up just in the process of packing for moving.” Another Fremont local, Al Hernandez, stated, “We don’t like seeing garbage all over the place. It stinks. And so, yeah, it’s an inconvenience for sure.”

The strike, driven by union members demanding better pay and benefits, has prompted urgent calls for action. David Canepa, President of the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors, is demanding immediate resumption of trash pickup. He warned that “rodents, pests, and the spread of disease are real and urgent risks when garbage is allowed to sit uncollected in our neighborhoods.”

Republic Services claims to be making progress in negotiations with union representatives, and discussions are scheduled for today. However, with the situation deteriorating, residents are feeling the impact of the ongoing strike. Many are lining up as early as 6 AM to drop off trash at the recycling center, a sign of the desperation growing in the community.

The city has urged patience among those dumping their waste, as long lines are expected. The public’s health and safety hang in the balance as officials grapple with the consequences of this prolonged strike.

As the situation develops, residents are left wondering when normal service will resume and how long they must endure the unpleasant reality of overflowing trash in their neighborhoods. Keep an eye on this story for updates, as the community awaits resolution to this urgent crisis.

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