As the garbage strike drags on and work stoppages continue, Republic Services and Teamsters are working on returning to the bargaining table.

Earlier this year, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters briefly employed a man whose image was synonymous with the infamous “Unite the Right” rally that brought white supremacists to Charlottesville,

The union says the Teamsters have bought only 10% of the promised vehicles, but the company says it remains committed to the agreement.

Responding firefighters were met with heavy flames that caused a “significant risk” to the nearby building, according to officials.

REPUBLIC SERVICES AND TRASH WORKERS ARE RETURNING TO THE NEGOTIATING TABLE TODAY FOR THE 13TH TIME. TEAMSTERS LOCAL 25 SAYS DOZENS OF REPUBLIC’S NONUNION EMPLOYEES AT MASSACHUSETTS FACILITIES HAVE NOW ASKED TO JOIN.

Both the City of San Diego and Teamsters confirmed to ABC 10News that the solidarity strike has ended, indicating that Republic Services' trash services will be fully restored for residents.

City leaders in Fairfield and Suisun City are pursuing all their legal options in handling the ongoing trash collection standoff between Republic Services and Teamsters garbage collectors.

The work stoppage, led by Teamsters-affiliated employees demanding contract improvements, has now impacted waste collection in parts of King and Snohomish counties. Republic Services, one of the region’s largest waste haulers, is in contract negotiations with workers at five locations across the state.

Teamsters union leaders have publicly endorsed President Trump's proposal for tariffs on overseas film production. The union cited concerns about outsourcing of American film jobs as studios seek cheaper alternatives abroad.