The strike involving trash collectors passed the 20-day mark. With dumpsters overflowing and negotiations stalling, there appears to be no end in sight.

Waste management giant Republic Services’ request for a temporary restraining order and injunction against the striking Teamsters has been denied by a federal judge. U.S. District Court Judge Brian Murphy denied the company’s request that he order striking Teamsters Local 25 to stop alleged criminal behavior and intimidation tactics,