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Residents Frustrated by Missed Trash Pickups in Arlington

8/8/2025

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Story summary

Arlington residents are frustrated as Bates Trucking and Trash Removal, the new solid waste contractor, struggles with missed trash pickups. Many bins remain unemptied for days, prompting the county to ask for patience while Bates adapts to new routes, deploys additional trucks, and extends service hours to tackle the growing backlog.

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Story summary

Arlington residents are frustrated as Bates Trucking and Trash Removal, the new solid waste contractor, struggles with missed trash pickups. Many bins remain unemptied for days, prompting the county to ask for patience while Bates adapts to new routes, deploys additional trucks, and extends service hours to tackle the growing backlog.