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Gloucester man accused of hitting DPW worker with his car while dropping off recycling amid strike
William Evans, 71, allegedly refused to move his car out of the way of DPW vehicles before striking the worker.
‘Recycling is piling up’: Residents, officials frustrated as trash strike enters fourth week
In Malden and other towns disrupted by the Teamsters union's strike against Republic Services, residents say they haven’t ...
'No End In Sight': DPW Worker Injured, No New Talks As Trash Strike Hits 25th Day
Gloucester Mayor Greg Verga said a DPW employee was injured during a recycling event by someone who was "refusing to follow ...
Weymouth daycare feeling the impacts of trash strike
We literally jump in the dumpster every single night to pack it down as far as we can,” the daycare owner said.
Trash troubles continue in Philadelphia weeks after DC 33 strike ends
The DC 33 strike may be over with a new contract ratified, but Philadelphia residents are still reporting trash troubles.
Trash strike enters third week, hearing to be held in court as garbage continues to pile up
As the Republic Services trash strike continues into its third week, six communities in Massachusetts are seeking a court ...
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A Mass. mayor explains why his city is suing as the garbage strike carries on
Last week, six cities and towns in Greater Boston sued Republic Services over uncollected trash. Gloucester Mayor Greg Verga ...
Trash Strike Update: Swampscott Withholds Republic Payments, Shuns Lawsuit
Interim Town Manager Gino Cresta cited strong communication and ongoing trash pickups from Republic during the 23-day work stoppage.