Lexington County admits they're having trash service problems
Lexington County is aware of several concerns with trash service and has been working with contractors on a daily basis to work through the issues.
Author: WLTX
Updated: 1:43 PM EDT June 9, 2021
LEXINGTON, S.C. — Lexington County says it's aware of several concerns with trash service and says some of this has been caused by a lack of staffing as well as absences.
The county said it's been working with contractors on a daily basis to work through the issues.
"We understand that this has been very frustrating for several people, and need residents to understand that the County is addressing the priorities of trash, then recycling, and finally yard waste," the county said in a statement. "Our providers have all experienced extreme difficulties in dealing with the ramifications of COVID, which caused an unusually high amount of absences and turnover. More recently, it has been challenging in finding people willing to work. Sadly, this is a serious problem across the country."