The Power of Service is Customer Service Week’s theme for 2021. At Athens Services, we leverage the power of service every single day. Every one of our 1,700 team members, 1,000 vehicles, and facilities are used to delivery exceptional service daily. These are the powerful aspects of our business that help Athens deliver exceptional service...Read More

Cesar Ortiz and his daughter Angelea (Lea) are proud to be a part of a family-owned company that still believes in family values. Cesar manages a team of street-sweepers, while Lea helps businesses comply with State recycling laws, like SB 1383 designed to help reduce greenhouse gasses in California.Read More

Multifamily buildings such as apartments and condominiums present a unique challenge for successful recycling. Athens Services customer Judy Orlanski is more than up to the task.Read More

For American Organics’ Angie Morris, checking green waste loads at Athens Services’ Victorville composting facility is unseemly fun.Read More

Ever wonder what to do with your old batteries? You are not alone. According to Call2Recyle, nearly 3 out of 10 Americans are not sure how to dispose of their old batteries. Many either throw them in the trash or end up putting them in the recycling container.Read More

Athens Services formally announces the launch of its new Sustainability Center, the first-ever dedicated to environmental sustainability for Thousand Oaks residents. The center is located at 2251 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. Residents are able to come in and learn about waste reduction, recycling and composting.Read More

We’ve all faced the issue of what to do with clothing or household items we no longer need or use but are too good to throw away. Finding a nearby thrift store or donation center to take them to can be challenging.Read More

The week of June 17 is Waste and Recycling Workers Week. This national observance recognizes the vital role of waste and recycling workers in keeping our cities safe and clean.Read More

Athens Services welcomed representatives from several Southern California cities to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the company’s first materials recovery facility (MRF) on Thursday, May 27.Read More

For American Organics’ Kathy Roork, driving a loader is second nature. Kathy Roork is a rarity in her field: A woman who operates and services heavy construction equipment. She works as a loader operator at Athens Services’ American Organics composting facility in Victorville.Read More