Wed. Jul 9th, 2025

Due to labor issues at Republic Services on Wednesday, July 9, trash and recycling collection in Santa Ana has been delayed. Trash and recycling pickup scheduled for Wednesday, July 9, will take place on Thursday or later in the week.

Residents in impacted areas are advised to leave trash carts out at the curb until they have been serviced. Republic Services will implement an accelerated recovery schedule that includes working through the weekend to catch up on any missed collections as quickly as possible.

We are actively working with Republic Services to resolve this situation and to resume normal service as quickly as possible. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

For questions, please contact Republic Services at 657-467-6220 or santaana@republicservices.com.

We will continue to update residents. Please visit the City website and download the mySantaAna app for future notifications.

Teamsters Local 396 Votes Overwhelmingly to Authorize Strike at Republic Services

(SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA) – In a decisive move to demand fair treatment and a strong first contract, recently organized workers at EQ Environmental Services/Republic Services have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike. These essential workers, represented by Teamsters Local 396, are responsible for the safe transport of hazardous materials across Southern California.

The strike authorization vote sends a clear message to Republic Services: Teamsters are united and prepared to take action to secure the fair wages, benefits, and working conditions they deserve.

“These workers perform dangerous, high-stakes jobs that protect our communities and environment every single day,” said Victor Mineros, Secretary-Treasurer of Local 396 and Director of the Teamsters Solid Waste and Recycling Division. “They deserve a contract that respects their contributions — not lowball proposals and corporate stonewalling. The company must bargain in good faith.”

This vote is part of a growing wave of coordinated labor actions by Teamsters at Republic Services locations across the country, including Massachusetts, Illinois, and California. Republic Services is the second-largest waste and recycling company in the nation and continues to face pressure from Teamsters-represented workers demanding better treatment and respect on the job.

Teamsters Local 396 represents thousands of sanitation and transportation workers throughout Southern California. The local union is affiliated with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, which represents over 1.3 million hardworking people throughout the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico.

La recolección de basura de Santa Ana se retrasó debido a una huelga nacional en Republic Services

Debido a problemas laborales de Republic Services el miércoles 9 de julio, la recogida de basura y reciclaje en Santa Ana se ha retrasado. La recogida de basura y reciclaje programada para el miércoles 9 de julio se realizará el jueves o más tarde en la semana. Se recomienda a los residentes de las zonas afectadas que dejen los carritos de basura en la acera hasta que se les dé servicio.

Republic Services implementará un programa de recuperación acelerada que incluye trabajar durante el fin de semana para ponerse al día con las recogidas pendientes lo antes posible.

Estamos trabajando activamente con Republic Services para resolver esta situación y reanudar el servicio normal lo antes posible. Gracias por su paciencia y comprensión.

Si tiene alguna pregunta, comuníquese con Republic Services al 657-467-6220 o a santaana@republicservices.com.

Visite el sitio web de la Ciudad y descargue la aplicación mySantaAna para obtener actualizaciones en www.santa-ana.org.

By Art Pedroza

Our Editor, Art Pedroza, worked at the O.C. Register and the OC Weekly and studied journalism at CSUF and UCI. He has lived in Santa Ana for over 30 years and has served on several city and county commissions. When he is not writing or editing Pedroza specializes in risk control and occupational safety. He also teaches part time at Cerritos College and CSUF. Pedroza has an MBA from Keller University.

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