Trash drop-off at 50th and Locust. (Photo by West Philly Local)

Some 9,000 city workers – from trash collectors to 911 call center operators and school crossing guards – voted to strike early this morning, demanding higher wages and improved health and pension benefits.

The strike, which 95 percent of union members voted for, will impact a host of services. Health centers across the city will be closed and the Philadelphia Water Department will stop repair and maintenance services, among other service disruptions.

It’s the first walk-out strike in the city in 39 years. That strike lasted 20 days.

The city has established trash drop-off sites across the city. You can start dropping trash off there today at 5 p.m. After today, they will be open Monday through Saturday from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Here’s a searchable map that will locate the nearest temporary trash drop-off site and recycling collection center (see more on recycling below).

Some rules on bringing your trash:

• Residents should bring their materials to drop off sites on their regular trash day.
• You can bring up to eight (8) bags of trash.
• Loose trash and bulk items are not accepted.

Here are the ones in West Philly:

• 50th and Locust Streets

• Paxon and Market Streets

• Ruby and Market Streets

• 4301 Fairmount Ave.

• 5000 Wyalusing Ave.

• 50th and Jefferson Streets

• 60th and Columbia Streets

• 54th and Overbrook

Recycling will only be accepted at six “Sanitation Convenience Centers.” The nearest ones for most West and Southwest residents will be at 5100 Grays Ave. and 3033 S. 63rd St. Info on what you can bring to these sites is located here.

Residents are asked to “hold recyclable materials as long as possible. We are prioritizing trash disposal due to health and safety concerns,” according to the city’s website.

More information on the city services impacted by the strike can be found here.