Athens Services is a local, family-owned waste collection and recycling company that has been a fixture in the greater Los Angeles community for the past 60 years. Through reuse, recycling and composting, Athens diverts valuable resources from landfills. Information, standards, and special instructions! Holidays create a one-day delay in collection service. Athens Services observes the following holidays:. If a holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, waste collection services will not be delayed.
Athens Services provides an array of different container types. Customized bin orders are also available. Customers should adhere to the following container guidelines to ensure smooth, uninterrupted service:. If empty of liquid and food , the following is acceptable in your blue recycling container. Food Scraps: fruits; vegetables; bread; rice; pasta; cheese; dairy; coffee grounds; coffee filters; meat; bones; poultry; seafood; soft shells e.
Must be soiled ONLY with food or drink liquids. State law prohibits the disposal of hazardous material into your containers. For proper disposal options, click here. We also ask that you do not place bulky items, construction debris, electronic waste, or automotive parts in your containers. For bulky items disposal options, click here. The following is a list of items you should not place in your container:. Electronics can include those devices that utilize electrical wiring, plug into an electric outlet, or take a battery or light bulb.
Examples include but are not limited to : computers and accessories, circuit boards, extension cords, flashlights, microwaves, phones, stereos, and televisions. Waste material generated during the construction, renovation, or demolition of a location cannot be placed in a standard cart or bin. It is illegal to dispose of hazardous materials into your containers, down the drain, or by abandonment.
Hazardous Waste is any product labeled toxic, poisonous, corrosive, flammable, combustible, or an irritant. Examples include but are not limited to : antifreeze; automotive fluids; cleaning products; compressed gas cylinders full or empty ; fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides; paint; pharmaceuticals; pool chemicals; sharps waste; solvents; and more.
