Republic Services trash and recycling collectors have been on strike since July 1 in several Massachusetts towns. Trash is piling up and negotiations have stalled after failed talks with federal mediators.
Why it matters: It’s starting to stink real bad. Overflowing dumpsters are exacerbating the region’s rodent problem during an atypically hot and humid summer.
- Restaurants like The Avenue Bar in Allston report rats “eating well” from the mounting food waste.
Driving the news: Over 400 members of Teamsters Local 25 are striking across 14 communities.
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- Brookline has around 160 commercial customers that use Republic Services. Newton…