The fact that you haven’t returned my calls is a reflection of your unacceptable approach to this urgent matter,” Gov. Maura Healey said to the head of the waste removal company.

"Your company’s failure to resolve or even meaningfully address this prolonged strike is unacceptable," Gov. Maura Healey wrote in a letter to Republic Services President and CEO Jon Vander Ark.

The labor dispute has gone to federal mediation, court, and even police, but it seems no closer to getting resolved. The last time the two sides met to negotiate was July 18.