Teamsters have alleged that their decision to strike on July 1 was caused by Republic Services’ refusal to agree to pay them the same wages and benefits as other competitor trash companies. Republic Services has denied those claims.

Republic Services and Teamsters union workers will meet with a federal mediator Friday as the contract standoff enters its 11th day.

Sanitation workers in Stockton are on strike. Businesses and residents may experience a delay on their Republic Services trash pickup. Here's what to know.