More than 80 households in Coeur d'Alene were notified shortly before the end of the year in December 2025 that trash pickup terms were changing due to the tight alleyways near their home. Residents were vocal about the change and Republic Services, the city of Coeur d'Alene and residents are currently working out a solution to keep the system how it has been for the last 50 years.

January 24, 2026