WEBSTER, MASS. (WHDH) - Frustration and trash are piling up in Webster.
Residents say Republic Services has not been by to collect the garbage in two weeks. Outside Christopher Shaugnessy’s Granite Street home, the trash heap is only getting bigger.
“People drive by and must think these people are disgusting,” he said “I thought people didn’t pay their bills, that’s why all this trash was out.”
But, the disgusting delay is not the result of overdue bills. A spokesperson for Republic Services of Auburn says it all comes down to “staffing challenges.”
“Due to these staffing challenges, some collections in Webster have been delayed,” the spokesperson said. “Our team is working tirelessly to ensure that missed collections are addressed in a reasonable amount of time.”
People who are fed up with the foul smell say they are hoping for a quick fix.
“Maggots and flies I just can’t get over that. I just get the chills man, it’s disgusting. Next, it will be disgusting,” said Shaugnessy.
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