In solidarity with a nationwide strike in support of union workers in Boston, trash collection in Rosemead has ceased this week, city officials announced Wednesday.
While the underlying labor dispute is unrelated to the city of Rosemead, local employees of Republic Services, the city’s contracted trash hauler, have joined in support of fellow union members.
Starting Thursday, one residential driver will service as much of the Monday route as possible, officials said.
Republic Services also will respond to reports of overflowing commercial bins. Businesses can report bins filled to capacity by calling 800-299-4898 or emailing CityofRosemead@RepublicServices.com.
Republic Services issued a statement to Rosemead residents and businesses:
“We want to inform you that due to a labor stoppage beyond our control, there will be delays in trash collection services in your area. We are actively working to resolve this situation and resume normal service as quickly as possible.”
When normal operations resume, Republic has committed to using additional resources to adequately address the service disruptions throughout Rosemead, city officials said.
A Republic Services spokesperson said Thursday morning, “All employees returned to work in the Los Angeles area, and regular service is resuming.”
As an alternative to waiting for delayed trash pickup, residents and businesses with proof of residency, such as an ID that shows a Rosemead address or a Republic Services invoice, can drop off bagged garbage free of charge at Republic Services’ East LA Transfer Station. The facility is at 1512 N. Bonnie Beach Place in Los Angeles and accepts trash from 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
“The city of Rosemead appreciates the community’s patience and understanding as we work through this temporary service disruption,” according to a city statement. “The city will continue to provide updates via our website and social media platforms as new information becomes available.”
For trash service-related questions, officials said to contact Republic Services at the contact information above. Any other inquiries should go to the Public Works Department at 626-569-2150.
The city suspended street sweeper parking enforcement for the duration of the strike and until further notice, officials posted on social media Tuesday. Steet sweeping will take place as scheduled.
Enforcement-related questions should go to the Public Safety Department, 626-569-2292.
Republic Services workers in Boston have been on strike since July 1. Republic is the nation’s second-largest waste-removal and recycling company, and workers in Southern California and the nation have been honoring the strike in an effort to put pressure on the company.
In addition to Rosemead, the lack of trash collection has also affected Inglewood, Compton, Whittier and Santa Fe Springs. In Orange County, Santa Ana and Anaheim have experienced delays.
Updated July 17, 2025, 10:27 a.m.
