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Public works cites truck and driver shortages after service delays; staff say replacements can take years
Newport News City Council · April 28, 2026
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Summary
After a press release about delayed collections, public-works staff told council vehicle replacement timelines can be two to three years and that service delays may result in a one- to two-day shift; council urged patience and use of 311 for status updates.
Council raised questions about a recently issued press release concerning a shortage of trucks and drivers that affected some bulk collection routes. A public-works staff member explained that the city has been operating older vehicles longer than…
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