Republic Services announced it will resume all collection services for residential customers in King and Snohomish counties starting Monday, July 21.The compan

A weeks-long strike of Republic Services workers in Thurston County has come to an end. A representative for Teamsters Local 252 tells KIRO 7 News that they have reached an agreement with the company, and the contract has been ratified.

Many customers around Western Washington have been expressing frustrations with trash pile-ups as the Republic Services strike enters its 10th day. The strike comes as the Republic Services employees across the country are demanding higher wages, improved benefits, and better worker protections.