Los trabajadores de Republic Services regresaron a trabajar el miércoles después de abandonar el trabajo en solidaridad con los huelguistas de la Costa Este.

A Teamsters spokesperson says the picket lines have moved to the Republic Services location on Clairemont Mesa Boulevard, meaning customers will not have their trash picked up.

Republic Services and the Teamsters have been at a standoff since July 1, when 450 local workers went on strike after the union's contract expired. Teamsters are seeking better wages, benefits and stronger labor protections.

Thousands of South Snohomish County residents are frustrated with Republic Services and the current garbage strike. Garbage is piling up in shopping centers, business parks and at local residences. Republic

West Contra Costa County residents can also continue to bring four bags of trash to the Golden Bear Transfer Station at no charge with proof of residency, Gioia said. This service is available Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. or Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.