Bay Area cities prepare for legal action against Republic Services, demand refunds for customers
Briefly

The ongoing strike by Republic Services workers in the Bay Area has resulted in significant trash accumulation across nearly two dozen cities. Local leaders are considering legal action against the company due to a breach of contract. There is a demand for rate relief or rebates for customers, who are dissatisfied with the level of service provided. Residents have been resorting to dropping off their trash at designated sites. Concerns about high monthly fees for garbage services have emerged, with officials advocating for appropriate compensation measures.
The ongoing work stoppage involving Republic Services workers has led to trash accumulating in nearly two dozen Bay Area cities, prompting local leaders to consider legal action for breach of contract.
Local leaders demand Republic Services provide rate relief or rebates for customers as residents express frustration over the inability to receive trash collection services they pay for.
Local Republic Services workers stopped picking up garbage across the Bay Area to support a larger ongoing Teamsters union strike, pushing residents to drop off trash themselves.
Supervisors from Contra Costa and San Mateo counties emphasize the need for Republic Services to offer greater rate relief, highlighting that residents are paying significant amounts for garbage services.
Read at ABC7 San Francisco
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