A nationwide solidarity strike that spread to Bay Area garbage collection workers has entered its second week, as odorous bags piled up in residential areas across the region amid a contract standoff.

The Teamsters union said it had picket lines up at Republic Services locations in San Diego, Los Angeles, and Seattle. Other strikes against Republic, a national waste management firm, have begun in Georgia and Illinois.

Stockton Vice Mayor Jason Lee encourages the community to bring waste pickup concerns to Tuesday's council meeting.

STOCKTON, Calif. — Trash pickup delays in Northern California have stretched into a second week as a strike by some Republic Services workers in Stockton continues, leading to mounting frustration and garbage in neighborhoods.

Solidarity strikes with Republic Services continued Monday on the sixth day of garbage strikes in the Bay Area, which is impacting residents of two dozen cities in Northern California.

Striking workers in Chula Vista cause trash to accumulate, while Mayor McCann calls for emergency measures. Republic Services brings in outside drivers to assist.