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City of South El Monte Free Compost Giveaway Event

Athens Services City of South El Monte Free Compost Giveaway 10-12-2026

Saturday, Sept.12th , 2026
8:00 am to 12:00 pm

South El Monte Kruse Property
1459 Santa Anita Ave.
South El Monte, CA 91733

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Athens’ compost is a blend of organics material including a mix of green waste, wood waste, and food scraps.* Our compost is OMRI Listed® and licensed by the California Department of Food and Agriculture. *May contain small particles of glass.

  • SOUTH EL MONTE RESIDENTS ONLY
    (ID OR BILL REQUIRED)
  • BRING SHOVELS, DOLLY, AND STURDY CONTAINERS
    (SELF-SERVICE EVENT)
  • NO PLASTIC BAGS ALLOWED
  • DRIVE UP ONLY
    (NO WALK-UPS)
  • WHILE SUPPLIES LAST
    (30 GALLON LIMIT FIRST HOUR)
  • NO CONTAINER LARGER THAN 32 GALLONS
    DUE TO SAFETY & WEIGHT CONCERNS
  • GLOVES AND EYE PROTECTION RECOMMENDED
Participation in the event and all items accepted are at your own risk. It is the attendees’ responsibility to practice safe lifting and take all protective measures to guard against injury or any other loss.
]]> Pomona Cleanup and Shred Event https://athensservices.com/event/pomona-cleanup-and-shred-event-9-19-2026/ Sat, 19 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0000 https://athensservices.com/?post_type=tribe_events&p=32069
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City of Pomona Cleanup and Shred Event

Saturday, September 19th, 2026

8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Palomares Park
499 E. Arrow Hwy,
Pomona, CA 91767

Athens Services is offering City of Pomona residents a series of free compost giveaways and cleanup collection events for bulky items and shredding document services.

This event will be held rain or shine and are for Pomona residents only (please bring ID, proof of residency, or a utility bill).

ACCEPTED ITEMS

  • Bulky items
  • Carpet
  • Broken furniture
  • Mattresses
  • Textiles
  • Yard waste

NOT ACCEPTED

  • U-Haul trucks will not be accepted
  • Explosives
  • Ammunition
  • Radioactive materials
  • Hazardous waste generated by commercial businesses
  • Household trash
  • Tires

Document Shredding

Here’s how to prepare your documents to be shredded:

  • No limit on the amount you can bring
  • Please remove all plastic binders and binder clips

After the documents are thoroughly shredded, the paper is recycled

Participation in the event and all items accepted are at your own risk. It is the attendees’ responsibility to practice safe lifting and take all protective measures to guard against injury or any other loss.
]]> Thousand Oaks Free Landfill Day https://athensservices.com/event/thousand-oaks-free-landfill-day/ Sat, 26 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0000 https://athensservices.com/?post_type=tribe_events&p=33972

City of Thousand Oaks Free Landfill Day Event

Athens Services Thousand Oaks Landfill Day

Saturday, September 26, 2026

8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Calabasas Landfill

5300 Lost Hills Road, Agoura Hills, CA 91301

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  • Thousand Oaks residents who are current Athens customers ONLY
  • Valid ID to show proof of residency required
  • Residents can bring up to two (2) loads per event using a vehicle no larger than a five (5) passenger automobile or a pickup truck

ACCEPTABLE

  • Household trash
  • Appliances
  • Tires (no rims, limit 5)
  • Construction & Demolition materials
  • Wood waste & green waste
  • Uncontaminated dirt/soil
  • Clean asphalt or concrete

NOT ACCEPTABLE

  • Hazardous material
  • Electronic waste (TVs, computer monitors, cell phones, etc.)
  • Fluorescent light tubes & ballasts
  • Liquids & water-soluble solids
  • Biological/medical waste/sharps
  • Septic tank or chemical toilet waste
  • Automobile bodies
  • Business waste

Disclaimer: Event is subject to cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances, please check for updates prior to the event.

]]> Norwalk Free Compost Giveaway https://athensservices.com/event/norwalk-free-compost-giveaway-10-03-2026/ Sat, 03 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0000 https://athensservices.com/?post_type=tribe_events&p=33467

City of Norwalk Free Compost Giveaway Event

Athens Services City of Norwalk Free Compost Giveaway 10-03-2026

Saturday, October 3, 2026
8:00 am to 12:00 pm

Holifield Park Parking Lot
12500 Excelsior Dr.
Norwalk, CA 90650

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Athens’ compost is a blend of organics material including a mix of green waste, wood waste, and food scraps.* Our compost is STA Certified by the US Compost Council. *May contain small particles of glass.
    • NORWALK RESIDENTS ONLY
      (ID OR BILL REQUIRED)
    • SELF-SERVICE EVENT
      BRING SHOVELS, DOLLY, AND STURDY CONTAINERS
    • DRIVE UP ONLY
      (NO WALK-INS)
    • WHILE SUPPLIES LAST
      (30 GALLON LIMIT FIRST HOUR)
  • NO CONTAINER LARGER THAN 32 GALLONS
    DUE TO SAFETY & WEIGHT CONCERNS
  • GLOVES AND EYE PROTECTION RECOMMENDED
  • NO PLASTIC BAGS OR CARDBOARD CONTAINERS
Participation in the event and all items accepted are at your own risk. It is the attendees’ responsibility to practice safe lifting and take all protective measures to guard against injury or any other loss.
]]> Santa Paula Compost Giveaway HHW E-Waste Event https://athensservices.com/event/santa-paula-compost-giveaway-hhw-e-waste-event-10-3-2026/ Sat, 03 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0000 https://athensservices.com/?post_type=tribe_events&p=33914

The City Santa Paula Compost Giveaway HHW E-Waste Event

Athens Services City of Santa Paula Compost Giveaway HHW E-Waste Event 10-3-2026

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2026

8:00 a.m. − 12:00 p.m.

903 Corporation St. Santa Paula, CA 93060

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Athens’ compost is a blend of organics material including a mix of green waste, wood waste, and food scraps.* Our compost is STA Certified by the US Compost Council.

Please note this event is for Santa Paula residents only (proof of residency or ID required).

  • Self-service, drive-up event (no walk-ins)
  • Bring shovels, a dolly, and sturdy containers
  • No plastic or paper bags
  • No container larger than 32 gallons due to safety and weight concerns
  • Available while supplies last

ACCEPTABLE

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE (HHW)

  • Latex Paint (Water Base)
  • Automotive Batteries
  • Motor Oil
  • Antifreeze
  • Used Oil Filters 

UNIVERSAL WASTE

  • Electronic Waste
    • TVs
    • Computer Monitors
    • Printers
    • Microwaves
    • Flat Screens TV
    • Tablets
    • Laptops
    • Keyboards
    • Mouse cables
    • Speakers
  • Alkaline Batteries
  • Lithium Batteries
  • Ni-Cad Batteries
  • Fluorescent Lights
  • Compact Fluorescent Lights

NOT ACCEPTABLE

  • Oil Based Paint
  • Toxics
  • Poisons
  • Corrosives
  • Flammables
  • Combustibles
  • Irritants
  • Brake Fluids
  • Paint
  • Thinners
  • Pesticides
  • Medical Sharps
  • Medications
  • Mercury
  • Marine or Road Flares
  • Explosive
  • Ammunition
  • Radioactive Materials
  • Tires

Bulky items, such as:

  • Refrigerators
  • Stoves
  • Dishwashers
  • Sofas
  • Tables or other large-to-handle items

These items can be scheduled for pick-up by calling Athens at (888) 336-6100.

Participation in the event and all items accepted are at your own risk. It is the attendees’ responsibility to practice safe lifting and take all protective measures to guard against injury or any other loss.
]]> Pomona Cleanup and Shred Event https://athensservices.com/event/pomona-cleanup-and-shred-event-10-10-2026/ Sat, 10 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0000 https://athensservices.com/?post_type=tribe_events&p=32074
Athens Services City of Pomona Cleanup and Free Compost Giveaway | City of Pomona Cleanup and Shred Event | City of Pomona Cleanup Free Compost Giveaway and HHW Event

Pomona Cleanup and Shred Event

Saturday, 10th, 2026
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Washington Park
865 E Grand Ave,
Pomona, CA 91766

Athens Services is offering Pomona residents a series of free compost giveaways and clean-up collection events for bulky items, and shredding services.

These events will be held rain or shine and are for Pomona residents only (please bring ID, proof of residency, or a utility bill).

ACCEPTABLE ITEMS

  • Bulky items
  • Carpet
  • Broken furniture
  • Mattresses
  • Textiles
  • Yard waste

NOT ACCEPTABLE

  • U-Haul trucks will not be accepted
  • Explosives
  • Ammunition
  • Radioactive materials
  • Hazardous waste generated by commercial businesses
  • Household trash
  • Tires

DOCUMENT SHREDDING

Here’s how to prepare your documents to be shredded:

  • No limit on the amount you can bring
  • Please remove all plastic binders and binder clips

After the documents are thoroughly shredded, the paper is recycled.

Participation in the event and all items accepted are at your own risk. It is the attendees’ responsibility to practice safe lifting and take all protective measures to guard against injury or any other loss.
]]> West Covina Free Compost Event Giveaway https://athensservices.com/event/west-covina-free-compost-event-giveaway-11-07-2026/ Sat, 07 Nov 2026 16:00:00 +0000 https://athensservices.com/?post_type=tribe_events&p=31211
Athens Services West Covina Free Compost Flyer 11-07-2026

West Covina Free Compost Event Giveaway

Saturday, November 7th, 2026
8:00 to 11:00 am

West Covina City Yard
825 S Sunset Ave., West Covina, CA 91790

Athens’ compost is a blend of organics material including a mix of green waste, wood waste, and food scraps.* Our compost is OMRI Listed® and licensed by the California Department of Food and Agriculture. *May contain small particles of glass.
  • WEST COVINA RESIDENTS ONLY (ID OR BILL REQUIRED)
  • SELF-SERVICE EVENT – BRING SHOVELS, DOLLY, AND STURDY CONTAINERS
  • DRIVE UP ONLY (NO WALK-INS)
  • WHILE SUPPLIES LAST (30 GALLON LIMIT FIRST HOUR)
  • NO CONTAINER LARGER THAN 32 GALLONS DUE TO SAFETY & WEIGHT CONCERNS
  • GLOVES AND EYE PROTECTION RECOMMENDED
Participation in the event and all items accepted are at your own risk. It is the attendees’ responsibility to practice safe lifting and take all protective measures to guard against injury or any other loss.
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