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City of Seattle

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Mike McGinn, Mayor

NEWS ADVISORY

SUBJECT: Garbage strike ends; Waste Management drivers will resume solid waste collections today

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
8/2/2012  11:30:00 AM

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
SPU Customer Service  (206) 684-3000

Garbage strike ends; Waste Management drivers will resume solid waste collections today

SEATTLE — Teamsters Local Union No. 117 recycling drivers voted this morning to end their strike against Waste Management, and garbage and food/yard waste collections have resumed across Seattle. The city of Seattle thanked both parties for reaching an agreement. At least partial collection of recycling materials is also expected today.

The mayor said city inspectors are on the streets today, checking for garbage, food/yard waste and recycling that went uncollected yesterday. Fines will be assessed against the company for materials that were missed yesterday. No fines will be levied for materials missed today.

The mayor also announced that, through Sunday, Seattle residents serviced by Waste Management can continue to drop off up to six bags of either garbage or yard waste in any combination at the transfer stations — for free. Yard waste should not be in plastic bags. Recycling drop off is always free.

Residents can put out any extra materials that were previously missed, on their next regular collection day, through next Wednesday.

The mayor also announced that, through Sunday, Seattle residents serviced by Waste Management can continue to drop off up to six bags of either garbage or yard waste in any combination at the transfer stations — for free. Yard waste should not be in plastic bags. This free service will last through this Sunday. Recycling drop off is always free.

If your collection is missed, please report it.

Check SPU’s website for station hours, and webcam links. The South Transfer station will be open until 9 p.m., tonight and Friday.

SPU will provide updates as needed. Customers with solid waste service issues or concerns may call the Call Center at (206) 684-3000.

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