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Redwood City — The County of San Mateo is actively responding to the waste collection disruptions resulting from a nationwide labor strike by Republic Services workers that began on July 8, 2025. The strike, part of ongoing contract negotiations with the Teamsters International union, is affecting garbage, recycling and organic waste pickup in portions of Daly City (including Broadmoor and Colma), Half Moon Bay, and rural areas of the South Coast including Skyline, Sky Londa, San Gregorio, Pescadero, La Honda and Loma Mar.
For the latest updates on waste collection, residents are encouraged to check with their city or visit the San Mateo County Sustainability Department at:
For Daly City, Colma, and Half Moon Bay residents, please visit your jurisdiction’s website directly for the most up-to-date information and resources.
Unincorporated Broadmoor and Unincorporated Colma
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Interim Disposal Solutions:Free drop-off of up to two bags of household waste per household is available at temporary dumpsters in Daly City. The temporary dumpsters are located at:
- Department of Water & Wastewater Resources, 153 Lake Merced Blvd, Daly City
- Daly City Public Works Corporation Yard, 798 Niantic Ave, Daly City
- Colma Corporation Yard, 601 F Street, Colma
Unincorporated South Coast
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Interim Disposal Solutions:Affected Republic customers can drop off waste for free at the Pescadero Transfer Station (PTS). The PTS is a transfer station owned by the County and operated by Republic Services via contract, located at 921 Bean Hollow Road in Pescadero. Operations are not affected by the ongoing strike.
- PTS is open from Friday (10:00am – 12:00pm, 12:30pm – 5:30pm), Saturday (9:00am – 12:00pm, 12:30pm – 4:30pm), and Sunday (9:00am – 12:00 pm, 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm).
- Bring proof of Republic service (such as a service bill) to receive free drop-off.
To protect public health and reduce the risk of pest issues during this disruption, residents are encouraged to follow these best practices for safely storing and managing waste at home:
- Rinse out food containers before sorting in the proper bin to minimize food residue. This will help keep smells down and pests away.
- Closed lids help keep pests out. Don’t overfill your bins and make sure the lids can close all the way.
- Use weights or bungee cords to help keep bin lids closed and pests out.
- If your bins are full, put extra trash in a tightly closed bag. Using thicker, heavy-duty trash bags (or double bagging) can help reduce smells that attract pests.
- If possible, store trash on your property away from entrances to your home or business to reduce the risk of pest issues inside the building.
- Continue to separate recycling and landfill items from food scraps and food soiled paper items that go into the green bin.
The County is actively collaborating with Republic Services and affected jurisdictions, to provide continuous support and information to affected residents and businesses. We will remain engaged until resolutions are reached.
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