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CBS News
6 days ago
- General
- CBS News
Stockton residents help others dispose trash amid second week of Republic Services strike
As the Republic Service strike enters its second week and trash in Stockton piles up, some residents are taking the matter into their own hands. "I'm sure it won't take too long before we start to see, you know, I hate to say, maggots and things of that sort in the, in the food," Republic Services Customer Margaret Guzman said. Rotten trash continues to pile up across parts of Stockton. "They apologized for the inconvenience and they're going to do what they can do," Guzman continued. "I don't know what that's going to be, you know, or what they're going to do." The Republic Services strike is now in its second week. This means it's also been two weeks of abnormal and sporadic pickups and overflowing cans. Because of this and the smell that lingers in some neighborhoods, residents are starting to take action. "We were here at church the other night and noticed that our garbage can was overflowing, and realized it was the same service that isn't being picked up that we've been hearing around town," Stephanie Khan said. "I told members, just throw it into the trailer and we'll go take care of it." Khan is just one Stocktonian taking matters into her own hands. She is now posting online, offering to take her trailer to homes across the city and pick up trash. "We noticed that a lot of other people are experiencing the same thing, so we put our services out there saying we'll come pick up your trash for you and go dump it," she said. Khan said they've been getting 50 to 75 requests for trash pickup per day. While she wants to help as many people as she can, her and her family's services come at a cost. "Obviously, we would love to help everyone out but we do have to charge a fee because there's gas. We do pay a fee at the dumps," she explained. "The money that we're raising is to put these kids through their boxing classes." After making multiple trips to the dump every day, Khan sees the problem piling up firsthand. "They at least have anywhere from five to 10 bags on the outside of the garbage can," she continued. "I think everyone is just trying to help in their community, their surroundings, and trying to help all those that are affected." A sanitation strike with no end in sight, leaving people with few options. While Khan has been helping dozens of people, the city does not recommend residents pay anyone who is not vetted to pick up trash. This is because they don't know if these volunteers are disposing of trash properly at a dump site or discarding garbage in other neighborhoods. Stockton Mayor Christina Fugazi put out a statement Wednesday saying Republic Services is not fulfilling its contract. She said if they don't send employees back to work, the company will no longer have a contract with the city.
CTV News
11-07-2025
- General
- CTV News
Malfunction in sewer collection system led to brief overflow into Ottawa River: City
The Ottawa River with Parliament Hill in the background. (Brad Quinn/CTV News Ottawa) The City of Ottawa says a malfunction with an instrument in the sanitary sewer collection system Thursday led to sewage briefly overflowing into the Ottawa River. Tammy Rose, general manager of Infrastructure and Water Services at the City of Ottawa, said in a memo to the mayor and members of council that operations staff noticed the issue immediately and overrode the system to stop the overflow. The total volume of the overflow was 2.92 cubic metres, or 2,920 litres. 'For context, 300 cubic metres represents approximately 0.1 per cent of the daily volume received and treated at Robert O. Pickard Environmental Centre (ROPEC) on a typical day,' Rose wrote. 'The team is continuing to investigate what caused the issue and are taking steps to prevent this from happening again.' The incident has been referred to the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change Spills Action Centre, Rose said.
Yahoo
21-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Almost 800,000 gallons of wastewater overflow in Mobile, MAWSS says
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The Mobile Area Water and Sewer System has issued a wastewater overflow advisory for parts of Mobile. Mobile celebrates Juneteenth with parade and other activities at Mardi Gras Park According to a MAWSS news release, the issue was caused by a broken pipe, and was reported by Baykeeper at 7273 Wilson Street. According to the report, approximately 799,817 gallons of wastewater overflowed into a ditch that had eroded within an easement between Old Shell Road and Airport Boulevard. At least 622,080 gallons of water was contained within the ditch, but 177,737 gallons of water flowed into Milkhouse Creek, the release said. To get to the site, an access road had to be built to mobilize equipment. To stop the overflow and continue to reroute the wastewater around the broken pipe, a bypass pump was installed. 'It is an opioid': Alabama officials weigh in on 'gas station heroin' concerns Crews are working to repairs the broken pipe and restore service through the pipe. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
MAWSS reports over 37,000 gallons of sewer overflow after overnight storms
UPDATE (10:20 p.m.): The Mobile Area Water and Sewer System has released preliminary estimates of wastewater overflow after overnight storms on May 9 and 10. Here's a list with the overflow location, estimated number of gallons, and the receiving water, according to a MAWSS news release. 251 Island Court, 275 gallons, Eslava Creek 2127 Highland Court, Ongoing, Eslava Creek 2018 Levert Drive N. (2), 2,500 gallons, Three Mile Creek Tonlours Drive at Three Mile Creek, 5,200 gallons, Three Mile Creek Laurel Street at Davitt Street, 255 gallons, Eslava Creek 3171 Baronne St., 260 gallons, Eslava Creek 63 Conti St. at Demouy Ave., 550 gallons, Eslava Creek 1301 Gulffield Drive W., 1,695 gallons, Eslava Creek 1710 Gulffield Drive N., 1,695 gallons, Eslava Creek 50 Westwood St., 4,650 gallons, Eslava Creek 2335 Dog River Drive S., 470 gallons, Dog River McVay Drive at Navco Road, 20,300 gallons, Eslava Creek 4680 Rangeline Road, Ongoing, Halls Mill Creek 766 Johnston Ave., Ongoing, Eslava Creek 2409 Octavia Drive, Ongoing, Dog River Baxter Street at Chatague Street, Evidence Only, Three Mile Creek 'MAWSS is addressing overflows with capital projects,' the release said. PREVIOUS REPORTING MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The Mobile Area Water and Sewer System reported wastewater overflows following heavy rains on May 9 and 10. Dauphin Island marina hit hard by storm with boat damage and debris (photos) MAWSS is monitoring the overflows, which affect Eslava Creek, Dog River, Halls Mill Creek, and Three Mile Creek, has learned. MAWSS will release a complete list of overflow locations and volumes after all overflows have ended, officials said. 'MAWSS sewer system is designed to collect and convey wastewater to a MAWSS wastewatertreatment plant,' a news release said. 'During heavy rains, storm water infiltrates and inundates aging sewer lines, causing manholes to overflow. Court documents reveal what caused deadly Thomasville crash 'Health department precautions regarding contact with impacted waters and seafood preparation should be followed.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
