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Republic says it's catching up, WVPSC monitoring the effort

MORGANTOWN -- A representative of Republic Services told The Dominion Post that road conditions continue to be an issue, but the trash hauler expects to be 100% caught up in Monongalia County by the end of next week. “We are facing ongoing challenges with ice and snow on roads that we ...

County commission hearing from frustrated trash customers

MORGANTOWN -- Unlike the city of Morgantown, Monongalia County has no real dog in the fight when it comes to trash collection. Whereas the city has an exclusive and enforceable contract with Republic Services, trash collection in the county is the purview of the West Virginia Public ...

PSC asks trash haulers for options after weather delays

The West Virginia Public Service Commission on Wednesday asked garbage haulers in the state to offer “alternative assistance to customers.” “If harsh conditions and ice prevent the companies from safely making garbage pickups in certain difficult to reach or hilly areas, the ...

Services balancing delivery, employee safety

Representatives from the U.S. Postal Service and trash and recycling hauler Republic Services told The Dominion Post on Tuesday that they continue to provide service to the best of their ability while prioritizing employee safety. Both said snow and ice-covered roads and bitter cold have ...

County watching city's handling of Republic rate request

MORGANTOWN -- Morgantown City Council appears ready to dig in its heels regarding a West Virginia Public Service Commission-approved rate hike being requested by the city’s contracted trash hauler, Republic Services. On Tuesday, the body refused to even discuss passage of the $2.43 per ...