Updated: Friday, July 11, 2025
We are expecting another delay on waste collection for Friday, July 11, 2025, amid labor issues at our contract service provider, Republic Services. If your trash was not picked up, leave your bins out for pickup that may be carried out over the weekend, Saturday, July 12 - Sunday, July 13. If you are in an association community, check with your management for any guidance.
Additionally, Republic Services has placed five (5) roll-off bins throughout the City for trash drop-off at the locations listed below. Trash bags will also be available to the community to pick-up at the Brea Community Center, 695 Madison Way, Brea, during their operating hours.
1. Carbon Canyon/Olinda Village; 120 Olinda Pl., Brea
2. Sports Park; 3333 E. Birch St., Brea
3. Wildcatters Park; 3450 E. Santa Fe Rd., Brea
4. Arovista Park off Imperial; 500 W Imperial Hwy., Brea
5. Up Site Dr.; 1390 Site Dr., Brea
We understand the frustration of the delay in service, and we appreciate your patience. We will provide any additional updates here. If you have questions, you can reach out directly to Republic Services at (714) 238-2444.
Thursday, July 10, 2025
We are expecting delays on waste collection for Thursday, July 10, 2025, amid labor issues at our contract service provider, Republic Services. If your trash was not picked up, leave your bins out for pickup that may be carried out over the weekend, Saturday, July 12 - Sunday, July 13. If you are in an association community, check with your management for any guidance.
Republic is working on contingency plans in Brea. We understand the frustration of the delay in service, and we appreciate your patience. We will provide any additional updates here. If you have questions, you can reach out directly to Republic Services at (714) 238-2444.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
We are expecting delays on waste collection Wednesday, July 9, 2025, amid labor issues at our contract service provider, Republic Services. Wednesday collections could see delays by a day. If your trash was not picked up, leave your bins out for potential makeup service on Thursday, similar to a holiday week. If you are in an association community, check with your management for any guidance.
The delays are related to a union strike in the Boston area. There is no strike in Brea. Some local workers are picketing in support of striking union members on the East Coast.
Republic is working on contingency plans in Brea. We understand the frustration of the delay in service, and we appreciate your patience. We will provide any additional updates here. If you have questions, you can reach out directly to Republic Services at (714) 238-2444.