Azusa Commercial Waste & Recycling Services

Commercial Waste Collection in Azusa

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Your Partner to Achieving a Zero Waste Future

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. We provide innovative, consistent and quality environmental services to our more than 250,000 customers in the 50+ communities we serve. Through reuse, recycling and composting, Athens diverts valuable resources from landfills.

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Information, standards, and special instructions!

Introducing Waste Collection & Recycling Program.

PROGRAM FAQ

CART SIZE COMPARISON

HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

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.

CONTAINER DIMENSIONS/GUIDELINES

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:

Please do not overload or overfill trash bins.
Promote worker safety by not placing bulky or heavy material in or around the bin.
Avoid health and safety code violations. Do not place the following in your bin: Hazardous Waste, E-Waste, or Medical Waste.
All refuse must be placed inside the container with the lids closed. Any refuse that is placed alongside or above the sides of container will not be collected.
Dirt, rock, concrete, and other construction debris are NOT allowed in trash bins.

WHAT GOES IN MY CONTAINER?

Correctly reduce, reuse, recycle, compost, or dispose of unwanted items; check out Athens’ interactive “What Goes Where Guide.’’

Visit Athens’ Outreach Materials & Resources page for downloadable signage, Recycling Cheat Sheet, and additional resources.

RECYCLING & LANDFILL

Athens Services separates recyclables from trash at the City of Industry Materials Recovery Facility (MRF). See how it’s done here.

ORGANICS

Green Waste: branches; flowers; grass clippings; hedge
trimmings; leaves; weeds; & untreated/unpainted lumber, plywood, & scrap wood.

Food Scraps: fruits; vegetables; bread; rice; pasta; cheese; dairy; coffee grounds; coffee filters; meat; bones; poultry; seafood; soft shells (e.g. lobster, crab, & shrimp)

Food-Soiled Paper:
*All items must be 100% plant-fiber based with NO petroleum based plastic, wax, or bio-plastic coating, liner, or laminate. Must be soiled ONLY with food or drink liquids.
– 100% fiber based, compostable to-go containers & servingware, egg cartons (paper), paper napkins & kitchen towels, plates, packaging, and pizza boxes

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):

Waste material generated during the construction, renovation, or demolition of a location cannot be placed in a standard cart or bin. Examples of C&D materials include, but are not limited to:

MEET YOUR CONSTRUCTION & DEMOLITION RECYCLING GOALS

Athens Services helps make Construction and Demolition recycling easier with sustainable C&D diversion solutions that recover valuable materials, reduce landfill disposal, and support CALGreen, SB 1383, and CalRecycle requirements.

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HAZARDOUS WASTE

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.

S.A.F.E. Collection Centers, operated by both the County and City of Los Angeles, accept small business quantities of hazardous waste by appointment only.

For larger quantities of hazardous waste:

BULKY ITEMS

Athens Services encourages the reuse and donation of bulky items whenever possible.

If this is not an option, Athens will, upon request only, remove bulky items, including major appliances and furniture. Please do not place bulky items or electronics in your trash containers. Doing so may cause an interruption in your service.

To schedule a pick-up, please call Athens Services at (855) 557-1007 or complete a Request Services form and select “Bulky Item Pick-Up”.

AB 1383 - Short-Lived Climate Pollutant Reduction Strategy

In 2016, the State of California passed Senate Bill (SB) 1383, California’s Short-Lived Climate Pollutant Reduction Strategy, which aims to reduce methane and other greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions statewide. To meet this goal, the bill establishes two targets by 2025.

To discover more about how SB 1838 affects you, please visit our SB 1383 page.

AB 341 - RECYCLING DIVERSION

If you are an Athens Services customer, then YES – you are compliant with AB 341! Athens Services is at the forefront of recycling, investing in the facilities and technology that improve our environment and prepare our communities for the future.

To learn more about this regulation and how it applies to your area, visit our AB 341 page.

AB 1826 - ORGANICS DIVERSION

In October 2014, California passed Assembly Bill 1826 requiring all businesses, including multi-family dwellings, to recycle their organics waste. To learn more about this regulation and how it applies to your business, visit our AB 1826 page.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

For additional information, visit the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works.

RESIDENTIAL WASTE SERVICES

Looking for services for your home? Visit our Azusa Residential Services page to explore trash, recycling, and organics solutions tailored for local households.

NEWS

athens services national waste & recycling workers week 2026

National Waste & Recycling Workers Week at Athens Services

National Waste & Recycling Workers Week is June 17. Athens Services is proud to feature these five waste & recycling workers.

Athens Services Hosts Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for Irwindale MRF

Athens Services celebrates the opening of the Irwindale MRF, a state-of-the-art recycling facility advancing sustainability and waste diversion in Southern California.

Recycling Ambassador Program: How Communities Like Pomona Are Leading Change

Pomona residents living in multi-family facilities are getting involved in a new Athens Services “Recycling Ambassador Program” to help spread the word about the importance of recycling.

Athens Services Proudly Supports CHiPs for Kids Toy Drive

Athens Services supported the California Highway Patrol’s CHiPs for Kids Toy Drive across Southern California, helping bring holiday joy to children in need. The community effort was featured in CBS News Los Angeles coverage highlighting local generosity and teamwork.