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Residents ask Coeur d'Alene to review Republic Services’ alley pickup change

Coeur d'Alene City Council · January 7, 2026
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Summary

Multiple Military Drive residents told the City Council the contracted trash hauler stopped alley collection for some homes without proper notice; they asked the city to review the Solid Waste Services contract and restore alley pickup while the matter is investigated.

Bridget Hill, a long-time resident of 338 Military Drive, asked the Coeur d'Alene City Council on Jan. 6 to review the city’s Solid Waste Services contract and reinstate alley trash collection while the city investigates a recent change by Republic Services that halted alley pickup for certain households.

Hill said the contract’s Schedule A, section C2 establishes alley service as the default and requires 20 working days’ notice and prior city approval for routing changes. “We are here to respectfully request your review and enforcement of the Coeur…

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