# San Francisco Airport Trash Haulers Authorize Strike

Unionized trash haulers represented by Teamsters Local 350 at San Francisco International Airport and surrounding municipalities including South San Francisco, Brisbane, and Millbrae have authorized a strike amid ongoing contract negotiations with the prime contractor South San Francisco Scavengers Co. The next bargaining session is scheduled for Monday. This labor action poses potential disruptions to waste management services at these locations, which could impact airport operations and municipal waste handling.

- Procurement professionals should assess operational risks related to waste hauling service continuity at San Francisco International Airport and nearby communities.
- Contractors in waste management and related services may find opportunities to offer interim or alternative solutions during potential service interruptions.
- Agencies should monitor negotiation outcomes closely to anticipate contract changes or new procurement opportunities.
- This situation underscores the importance of contingency planning for critical municipal and airport service contracts involving unionized labor forces.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Public Safety
**Topics:** Contracting Vehicles
**Published:** September 21, 2026

### Government Entities
- San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

### Vendors
- South San Francisco Scavengers Co. (prime contractor)

### Sources
- [San Francisco International Airport trash haulers authorize strike amid contract talks  | Local News | smdailyjournal.com](https://www.smdailyjournal.com/news/local/san-francisco-international-airport-trash-haulers-authorize-strike-amid-contract-talks/article_b5c88439-0db1-4d02-8361-b38ac627393e.html) - San Mateo Daily Journal