In collaboration with the Pomona Public Library, Athens held a Sustainable Storytime consisting of children’s book readings, snacks, craft activities, and more, with Rocky the Recycling Raccoon.Read More

Heysell Montes De Oca is a Purchasing & Inventory Specialist at Athens Services who is responsible for ordering truck parts and ensuring their timely delivery. In addition to her primary role, she also serves as the Zero Waste Champion for the City of Industry Materials Recovery Facility. In 2022, Athens Services launched its first company-wide...Read More

Some waste defies easy characterization, but Athens Services’ Special Waste Team knows exactly how to take care of your unwanted materials.Read More

Women’s History Month is a time to reflect on the impact and contributions that women have made in our society. Women’s History Month is a time to reflect on the impact and contributions that women have made in our society. While the waste industry has been traditionally viewed as a male-dominated space, women are making...Read More

Evelyn Jauregui came to Athens Services in November 2021. Fresh out of college and with her heart set on a career in the environmental industry, she joined the Athens family as a Recycling Coordinator (RC).Read More

On January 26, 2023, Carlos De Leon parked his Athens collection truck for the very last time. After 38 years of dedicated service, Carlos officially retired from his route in the City of West Covina.Read More

Let’s face it, wasting food is bad—not just for the environment, but also for our wallets. Here are some tips to help reduce wasted food at home.Read More

Athens Services has been awarded an exclusive 10-year franchise waste and recycling collection contract for the City of Pomona, California. With a 6-1 vote, City Council moved to award Athens the contract based on recommendations from city staff and R3 Consulting Group.Read More

Julio Salazar has been part of the Athens family for nearly 20 years. He started his career as a Scout Driver in South Pasadena and has since worked his way up to a Roll-Off Driver servicing the City of Monterey Park.Read More

Putting food scraps in your kitchen pail is one of the easiest ways to reduce food waste. In just a few simple steps, you can help be part of the solution in diverting organics materials from the landfill. It is as easy as 1-2-3.Read More