Kirkland Neighborhood News: City Monitors Possible Waste Management Recycling Strike
City of Kirkland Washington sent this bulletin at 06/08/2012 09:01 AM PDT |
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Friday, June 8, 2012 |
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City of Kirkland
June 8, 2012 Kirkland Monitors Possible Waste Management Recycling Strike Kirkland, WA – The City of Kirkland is closely monitoring the contract negotiations between Teamsters’ Local 117 whose membership includes recycling and yard waste truck drivers and Waste Management, Inc. (WMI). On May 12, 2012 Local 117 voted to authorize a strike if a new contract could not be negotiated. The recycling and yard waste drivers’ collective bargaining agreement with Waste Management expired on May 31, 2012. The City contracts with WMI for residential, multifamily and commercial garbage, recycling and organics collection services. City solid waste customers are encouraged to stay informed on the progress of the labor negotiations by visiting WMI website at www.wmnorthwest.com/servicedelays. It is unclear if a recycling and yard waste service work stoppage will affect garbage service. It is recommended that customers scheduled for collection on Monday, June 11, 2012 place their garbage and recycling carts out for collection. In the event of a work stoppage, WMI customers who have questions or concerns should contact WMI at (800) 592-9995 or email pnwrsservices@wm.com. For information about the City’s contract with WMI, contact John MacGillivray, Solid Waste Programs Lead, Kirkland Public Works at 425-587-3804 or jmacgillivray@kirklandwa.gov. |
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City of Kirkland - Neighborhood Services 123 5th Ave Kirkland, WA, 98033 |