# Cuiabá waste collection labor dispute and service resumption > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cuiab-waste-collection-labor-dispute-and-service-resumption > Updated: 2026-08-25T21:00:57.000Z. Sources: 21. Developments: 3. Waste collection services in Cuiabá resumed following a mobilization by workers from Locar Saneamento Ambiental. The labor movement was driven by grievances including allegations of labor rights violations, excessive overtime, inadequate staffing, and claims of moral and racial harassment by supervisors. Workers also demanded salary increases and the regularization of social security deposits. Following the initial mobilization, the service reached a 99% execution rate using 31 trucks to collect approximately 550 tons of waste. Operational monitoring was implemented via a Heat Map tool to track performance and adjust routes. Additionally, worker benefits were expanded, including a monthly snack voucher and an increase in food allowances from R$ 960 to R$ 1,100. However, a subsequent partial strike reduced operations to approximately 30%, causing waste to accumulate in over 20 neighborhoods, such as Pedra 90 and Pascoal Ramos. This second disruption was also centered on demands regarding salaries, benefits, and working conditions, including FGTS deposits. Service returned to 100% capacity after the Labor Court granted an urgent injunction (interdito proibitório) in favor of Locar Saneamento Ambiental. This court order authorized police support to ensure trucks could exit the garage and imposed a daily fine of R$ 10,000 on protesters in case of non-compliance. The municipal cleaning agency, Limpurb, continues to monitor the situation to ensure contract compliance. ## Claims - The Cuiabá City Hall has concluded the Conduct Adjustment Agreement (TAC) for the Mercado do Porto. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The Mercado do Porto has obtained its sanitary permit (alvará da Vigilância Sanitária). (corroborated by 3 sources) - The city is issuing Terms of Use Permission to regularize vendor documentation. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Physical interventions will include removing the ceiling in the restaurant area to expose the roof structure. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The municipality is preparing a public call for a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) to manage the market. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-25: Cuiabá waste collection resumes after labor strike Waste collection in Cuiabá has fully resumed after a partial strike by Locar Saneamento Ambiental workers was resolved by a Labor Court injunction. 14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mercado-do-porto-in-cuiab-secures-sanitary-permit-and-begins-regularization ### 2026-08-17: Cuiabá waste collection reaches 99% coverage Waste collection in Cuiabá has reached 99% coverage, supported by 31 trucks and new worker benefits, including increased food allowances and snack vouchers. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cuiab-waste-collection-reaches-99-coverage ### 2026-08-09: Cuiabá waste collection resumes after worker mobilization Waste collection in Cuiabá has resumed after workers from Locar Saneamento Ambiental mobilized over labor rights, staffing shortages, and allegations of harassment and unpaid benefits. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cuiab-waste-collection-resumes-after-worker-mobilization --- Cite as: Cuiabá waste collection labor dispute and service resumption. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/cuiab-waste-collection-labor-dispute-and-service-resumption