Mineola Trash Workers Fired After Resident Complaint

Several Republic Services employees were reportedly fired after allegedly going through a Mineola resident's trash, according to the City of Mineola. The incident also caused some delays in local garbage collection earlier this week. Officials said the employees were terminated for violating company policy, although the number of workers fired was not disclosed.

What Happened With the Mineola Trash Pickup?

According to the city, the incident involved Republic Services employees who were reportedly going through a customer's trash. Republic Services provides trash collection services for the City of Mineola, and the company prohibits employees from searching through customers' trash.

City officials said the employees involved were terminated after the incident. The number of employees who were fired was not disclosed.

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The Incident Also Delayed Some Trash Pickup

City officials say the employees involved in the incident were terminated, but it also caused a delay in trash pickup earlier this week. As you can tell, Republic Services collects trash for the City of Mineola and prohibits any employees from searching through a customer's trash.

The information released by the city did not indicate that a crime had occurred. But this still violated the company's policy, which was the reason for the terminations.

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Have You Had a Problem With Your Mineola Trash Pickup?

The number of employees that were terminated was not disclosed. If anyone else in the Mineola area has had any problems or concerns with their trash pickup, you're encouraged to contact Mineola City Hall at 903-569-6183.