Berlin is grappling with a citywide waste management strike as employees of the Berliner Stadtreinigung (BSR) halt work.

Recycling centers are closed, and garbage collection, including bulky waste services, is suspended.

The strike, organized by the Verdi union, is part of ongoing public sector wage negotiations, with demands for an 8% pay increase and better working conditions.

Verdi reports strong participation, leading to a partial shutdown of BSR operations.

Residents are urged not to leave waste outside closed facilities, as this could result in fines.

The strike highlights growing tensions in public service labor disputes, with further negotiations scheduled for mid-March.