UPDATE: As of 8:10 a.m. on November 18, the Region of Peel has announced a deal has been reached between contractor Emterra and the union representing their workers. The strike is over.

With midnight passed, and negotiations broken down, the Region of Peel has no choice but to warn residents of a garbage strike.

The region uses two private contractors to collect garbage, recycling, organics, and yard waste, Emterra and Progressive (Waste Solutions).

Emterra is currently bargaining with employees and their union, LIUNA Local 183. So far, employees have rejected two offers.

Negotiations failed and the employees’ bargaining team chose to strike.

At least half of Brampton’s garbage collection may be impacted.

Emterra collects garbage north of Bovaird, and west of the 410. The garbage strike will not affect areas south of Bovaird and east of the 410, more commonly associated with Bramalea. Residents living in formal multi-unit buildings, such as apartments and condos, are also unlikely to be affected.

The Region of Peel advises that residents in affected areas should:

Continue to follow your regular collection schedule.

If your waste is not collected, leave it on the curb until it is collected. The region will be aware of missed areas and will collect from those households as quickly as possible.

Consider dropping off your waste at one of the Region’s Community Recycling Centres. Hours will be extended and residential disposal fees will not apply for garbage, recycling, and yard waste.

Collection trucks may be on the road later into the evening

There is currently no word on when talks will continue or when the strike will end.

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