Striking workers will start collecting trash again, after being replaced by Texas ‘scabs’
A tentative agreement was announced late Friday by waste management company Republic Services.
Garbage is overtaking Palmdale Ave. as a result of the ongoing Republic Service workers strike in Daly City. | Brennan Smart for The Standard
The local sanitation workers strike began July 8, following a similar stoppage in Boston on July 1. | Brennan Smart for The Standard
Cristal Gomez and Heriberto Velazquez picketted at a Republic Services facility in Daly City, demanding a better contract. | Brennan Smart for The Standard
Strike poster on tree outside Republic Services building in Daly City on July 17, 2025 | Brennan Smart for The Standard
Overflowing trash cans on St. Francis Blvd. in Daly City on July 17, 2025. | Brennan Smart for The Standard
Republic service employee at work durung strike in Daly City on July 17th, 2025. | Brennan Smart for The Standard
Overflowing Republic recycling can on Westpark Dr in Daly City on July 17th, 2025. | Brennan Smart for The Standard
Palmdale Ave in Daly City on July 17th, 2025 | Brennan Smart for The Standard