Redwood City garbage collection service provided by Allied Waste has been temporarily disrupted due to a 48-hour work stoppage by Teamsters, Local 350. The work stoppage is a result of on-going contract discussions between the union and Allied/Republic Services at the Ox Mountain Landfill in Half Moon Bay.

While the issues there are not directly related to garbage/recycling collection here, Allied Waste’s staff at the San Carlos transfer station are engaging in a “sympathy” work stoppage. Therefore, curb-side collection services in Redwood City and other cities served by Allied are delayed.

Due to this work stoppage, Allied has informed the City that the pickup days this week have been rescheduled:

• Customers who are scheduled for a Wednesday pickup will instead be serviced on Friday.
• Customers who are scheduled for a Thursday pickup will instead be serviced on Saturday.
• Customers who are scheduled for a Friday pickup will instead be serviced on Sunday.

Redwood City apologizes for any inconvenience that this may cause. It’s our understanding that regular service is expected to resume next week.

Any questions about garbage/recycling service may be directed to Allied Waste of San Mateo County at 650-592-2411.