Many customers around Western Washington have been expressing frustrations with trash pile-ups as the Republic Services strike enters its 10th day. The strike comes as the Republic Services employees across the country are demanding higher wages, improved benefits, and better worker protections.

Six communities across Massachusetts impacted by the ongoing trash collector strike filed a complaint asking a judge to put an end to it.

Legal cases and uncollected trash are piling up, as negotiations between Republic and striking Teamsters are set to resume Friday.