With both sides set to return to negotiations on Tuesday, residents and local businesses are left to navigate the growing pile of waste.

For those with immediate disposal needs, free drop-offs of bagged trash are available with proof of residency at the Republic Services Transfer Station, Gate No. 5, located at 17121 Nichols Lane. Trash can be dropped off there from Monday through Saturday, 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.

West Contra Costa County residents can also continue to bring four bags of trash to the Golden Bear Transfer Station at no charge with proof of residency, Gioia said. This service is available Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. or Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Bellevue sets up temporary waste drop-off at Bannerwood Park due to ongoing labor dispute with Republic Services, offering relief for residents during work stoppage.

Workers have walked off the job in parts of Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego counties, as well as the Bay Area.

Boston officials are calling on Republic Services to return to the table and settle with trash workers, saying that the ongoing strike is a public health emergency.

Trash service is resuming for some in Contra Costa County, but for others, there's no end in sight as a Republic Services garbage workers' walkout has trash piling up across the Bay Area.

Hundreds of Republic Services employees in Boston have been on strike since July 1, demanding a contract with better wages and benefits, as well as stronger labor protections. Since that time, picket lines have extended nationwide, including in Chula Vista and at some facilities in San Diego.