Athens Services

Hermosa Beach Free Compost Giveaway & Shred Event
2023-04-08 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | City of Hermosa Beach Community Center, 71O Pier Avenue, Hermosa Beach, CA, 90254, United States
Saturday, April 8, 2023

8:00 am – 12:00 pm

City Hermosa Beach Community Center

710 Pier Avenue

Hermosa Beach, CA 90254

Hermosa Beach Free Compost Giveaway
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.

Hermosa Beach residents only (ID or bill required)
Bring shovel and sturdy container (self-service event)
No plastic bags allowed
While supplies last (30-gallon limit first hour)
No container larger than 32 gallons (due to safety & weight concerns)
Drive up only (no walk-ins)
Gloves and eye protection recommeneded

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.

Hermosa Beach Free Shred Event

The City of Hermosa Beach is holding a free shred event. This event is for residents of Hermosa Beach only – proof of residency required!

ACCEPTABLE ITEMS
Residents may bring up to three banker sized boxes for shredding per household

NOT ACCEPTABLE
Hazardous waste will not be accepted (such as paint, oil, light bulbs, etc.)

Redondo Beach Document Shredding 2023
2023-04-05 08:00 - 17:00 | Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center, 1935 Manhatten Beach Blvd, Redondo Beach, CA, 90278, United States
Redondo Beach Document Shredding
SATURDAY, JUNE 17, 2023

8:00 am – 2:00 pm

Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center Parking Lot

1935 Manhattan Beach Blvd.

Redondo Beach, CA 90278

Athens Services is providing document shredding services at no charge. This is your opportunity to clean out old files and properly dispose of personal papers without compromising your personal information. The paper shredding will be done on-site and you will be able to witness from your vehicle the destruction of your documents. After the documents are thoroughly shredded, the paper is recycled.

How to prepare for document shredding event:

Residents are limited to 5 boxes per household
Please remove all plastic binders and binder clips
Participants must stay inside their vehicle at all times
Shredding documents should be placed in the trunk of your vehicle; pop your trunk once in front of a shred truck
Residents and businesses of Redondo Beach only – proof of address required!

For more information, please call Athens Services at (888) 336-6100 or visit Redondo.org

Azusa Free Compost-Mulch
2023-04-01 09:00 - 12:00 | Memorial Park Parking Lot, 320 N. Orange Place, Azusa, CA, 91702, United States
Saturday, April 1, 2023

9:00 am to 12:00 pm

Memorial Park Parking Lot

320 N. Orange Place, Azusa CA 91702

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.

AZUSA RESIDENTS ONLY (ID OR BILL REQUIRED)
WHILE SUPPLIES LAST (30-GALLON MAXIMUM 9:00 AM -11:00 AM; UNLIMITED AND SELF-SERVE AFTER 11:00 AM)
STURDY CONTAINERS ONLY, NO PLASTIC BAGS

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. Photos and videos taken from this event may be used for program promotion.

South El Monte Fall Clean Up Week
2023-03-27 08:00 - 2023-03-31 17:00 | CA
MONDAY, MARCH 27 – FRIDAY, MARCH 31, 2023

IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR TO DO SOME SPRING CLEANING!

Athens Services will pick up all bulky items on your service day during the week of March 27-31, 2023.

All refuse must be placed in piles at curbside by 6:00 a.m. on the day of the pickup.

ACCEPTABLE ITEMS
Air conditioners
Bed springs
Chairs
Couches
Dressers
Dryers
Freezers
Furnaces
Mattresses
Patio furniture
Refrigerators
Stoves
Tables
Washers
Water heaters
NOT ACCEPTABLE
Hazardous waste (any
product labeled toxic,
poisonous, corrosive,
flammable, combustible or an
irritant), tires and paint will
not be accepted

Please call Athens for additional information at (888) 336-6100.

Disclaimer: This service is for residents of the City of South El Monte only. Residents in unincorporated County areas will not receive this service, as they are assigned a different hauler.

Whittier Free Compost
2023-03-18 08:00 - 23:00 | Whittier Senior Center Parking Lot, 13225 Walnut St., Whittier, CA, 90602, United States
Saturday, March 18th

8:00 am to 11:00 am

Whittier Senior Center Parking Lot

13225 Walnut Street, Whittier, CA 90602

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.

WHITTIER 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
MASKS, GLOVES, AND EYE PROTECTIONR ECOMMENDED

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.

Whittier Free Community Dump Day
2023-03-18 08:00 - 12:00 | Guirado Park, 5760 Pioneer Blvd., Whittier, CA, 90606, United States
Saturday, March 18, 2023

8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Athens Services will be on site to accept household waste and approved debris at no charge.

Guirado Park

5760 Pioneer Blvd. Whittier, CA 90606

City of Whittier Residents Only

ID OR UTILITY BILL REQUIRED.

The following items will NOT be accepted at this location:

Hazardous waste: Refrigerators, batteries, propane cylinders, oil or petroleum, contaminated products, vehicle filters, vehicles or vehicle engine parts, sand, liquid waste, salt/brine, detergents, used needles/sharps containers, medicine, bulbs, fluorescent tubes, tires, tire carcasses, tire split rims, chemical containers, hazardous waste, paint containers, electronics, treated wood, contaminated dirt, sewage, asbestos.
Accepted: Furniture and bulky household items, clean dirt (limited to a pickup load), glass, paper, cardboard, household solid waste, mattresses.

More information is available by contacting Xavier Reid at (213) 598-4342.

Norwalk Free Mulch/Compost
2023-03-11 08:00 - 12:00 | Norwalk City Hall, 12700 Norwalk Blvd., Norwalk, CA, 90601, United States
Saturday, March 11th

8:00 am to 12:00 pm

Norwalk City Hall Parking Lot

12700 Norwalk Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650

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.

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

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

Covina Free Compost Giveaway & Shred Event
2023-03-07 08:00 - 17:00 | Covina Public Works Yard, 534 North Barranca Avenue, Covina, CA, 91723, United States
Saturday, April 1, 2023

9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Covina Public Works Yard

534 North Barranca Avenue Covina, CA 91723

Compost Giveaway

Compost is a rich soil amendment that will improve soil health, add organic nutrients, and retain moisture.

Self-service event.
Bring shovels and a dolly.
Bring sturdy containers.
No plastic or paper bags.
Drive up only, no walk-ins.
Available while supplies last.

Limit of 30 gallons per participant.

Shred Event

Protect your personal information by bringing confidential documents for secure onsite shredding.

Drive-thru service.
Remove documents from binders.
Bring documents in a bag. No boxes.
Staples and clips ok.
No business waste.
Available until capacity is reached.

Limit of 3 large trash bags per participant.

For questions about this event, contact Covina Public Works at (626) 384-5480.

Palos Verdes Shed and E-Waste Collection Event
2023-03-04 08:00 - 12:00 | Palos Verdes High School, 600 Cloyden Road, Palos Verdes Estates, CA, 90274, United States
SATURDAY, MARCH 4TH

8:00 AM TO 12:00 PM

PALOS VERDES HIGH SCHOOL PARKING LOT

600 Cloyden Road, Palos Verdes

Estates, CA 90274

The City of Palos Verdes Estates and Athens Services will be hosting its annual FREE shredding and e-waste collection event. This is your opportunity to clean out old files, e-waste and properly dispose of the material.
Please review the following important event details and instructions.

Face mask required.
Participants must stay inside their vehicle at all times.
Shredding documents and e-waste should be placed in the trunk of your vehicle for collection. Pop your trunk once in front of a shred truck or Athens rep.
Residents may bring up to three banker size boxes for shredding per household.
Remove all plastic binders and binder clips.
Palos Verdes Estates residents only. Please be sure to bring proof of residency!

ACCEPTABLE E-WASTE ITEMS
TV’s
Printers
DVD players
Computers
Etc.
NOT ACCEPTABLE
No hazardous waste
(such as paint, oil, light bulbs, etc.) will
be accepted.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT CITY HALL (310) 378-0383 OR ATHENS (888) 336-6100.

Shred and E-Waste Collection Event
2023-03-04 08:00 - 12:00 | Palos Verdes High School, 600 Cloyden Road, Palos Verdes Estates, CA, 90274, United States
SATURDAY, MARCH 4TH

8:00 AM TO 12:00 PM

PALOS VERDES HIGH

SCHOOL PARKING LOT

600 Cloyden Road, Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274

Please review the following important event details and instructions.

Face mask required.
Participants must stay inside their vehicle at all times.
Shredding documents and e-waste should be placed in the trunk of your vehicle for collection. Pop your trunk once in front of a shred truck or Athens rep.
Residents may bring up to three banker size boxes for shredding per household.
Remove all plastic binders and binder clips.
Palos Verdes Estates residents only. Please be sure to bring proof of residency!

ACCEPTABLE E-WASTE ITEMS
TV’s
Printers
DVD players
Computers
Etc.
NOT ACCEPTABLE
No hazardous waste
(such as paint, oil, light bulbs, etc.) will be accepted.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT CITY HALL (310) 378-0383 OR ATHENS (888) 336-6100.

Redondo Beach Free Compost
2023-03-04 08:00 - 12:00 | Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center, 1935 Manhatten Beach Blvd, Redondo Beach, CA, 90278, United States
SATURDAY, MARCH 4, 2023

8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Performing Arts Center Parking Lot

1935 Manhattan Beach Blvd.

Redondo Beach, CA 90278

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

REDONDO BEACH RESIDENTS ONLY (ID OR BILL REQUIRED)
BRING STURDY CONTAINERS (BE ABLE TO LIFT CONTAINER TO YOUR VEHICLE)
NO PLASTIC BAGS ALLOWED
NO CONTAINER LARGER THAN 32 GALLONS DUE TO SAFETY & WEIGHT CONCERNS
DRIVE UP ONLY (NO WALK-INS)
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

Redondo Beach Document Shredding Event
2023-02-11 08:00 - 12:00 | Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center, 1935 Manhatten Beach Blvd, Redondo Beach, CA, 90278, United States
Saturday, February 11, 2023

8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center Parking Lot

1935 Manhattan Beach Blvd.

Redondo Beach, CA 90278

Athens Services is providing document shredding services at no charge. This is your opportunity to clean out old files and properly dispose of personal papers without compromising your personal information. The paper shredding will be done on-site and you will be able to witness from your vehicle the destruction of your documents. After the documents are thoroughly shredded, the paper is recycled.

How to prepare for document shredding event:

There is no limit to how much you can bring
Please remove all plastic binders and binder clips
Participants must stay inside their vehicle at all times
Shredding documents should be placed in the trunk of your vehicle; pop your trunk once in front of a shred truck
Residents and businesses of Redondo Beach only – proof of address required!

For more information, please call Athens Services at (888) 336-6100 or visit Redondo.org

Thousand Oaks Free Landfill Day
2022-11-19 08:00 - 14:00 | Calabasas Landfill, 5300 Lost Hills Rd, Agoura Hills, CA, United States
Saturday, November 19th, 2022

8am – 2pm

Location: Calabasas Landfill

5300 Lost Hills Road, Agoura Hills 91301

Event Guidelines

The City of Thousand Oaks is dedicated to maintaining a clean, healthy community. The Free Landfill and Recycling Day gives Thousand Oaks residents a chance to clean out their yards and garage and dispose of excess trash free of charge.

Open to Thousand Oaks residents only – I.D. is required.
Be prepared to unload your own materials.
No late entry.
No commercial vehicles, waste or materials from landscaping companies will be accepted.
Residents can bring up to two loads per event.
Maximum five (5) passenger or pickup tires allowed.
Please see list of non-acceptable items noted below.

Due to the popularity of this event, please be prepared for wait times that could take up to 90 minutes. To help minimize delays, please follow these simple suggestions:

Be ready with valid identification to show proof of residency to cashier (driver’s license with picture ID or utility bill).
All loads must be tarped pursuant to California State Law.
This event is for non-hazardous waste including, residential trash, green waste, concrete, dirt, asphalt, bulky items (i.e. sofas, water heaters, appliances), and construction and demolition materials. Please see the list of waste that is not accepted below.
All loads are subject to inspection.
All contractor and commercial vehicles are subject to applicable rates unless prior arrangements have been made.

Materials Not Accepted

Hazardous Materials – includes but not limited to: batteries, automotive fluids (fuel, antifreeze, oils), paint, lacquer, stain, thinner, varnish, wood preservatives and chemicals of any kind (i.e. pool chemicals, pesticides and week killer)
Electronic Waste (Televisions, Computer Monitors, Cellphones, etc.)
Fluorescent Light Tubes and Ballasts
Liquids
Water-Soluble Solids (i.e. salt, borax, lye, caustics/acids)
Biological / Medical Waste
Empty Hazardous Material Containers
Septic Tank or Chemical Toilet Waste
Automobile Bodies
Radioactive Materials
Tires on Rims

For More information

Contact Athens Services at (805) 852-5264 or visit AthensThousandOaks.com, or email GoGreen@TOaks.org
To find out about donating good building materials to the Habitat for Humanity‘s ReStore and materials accepted, please visit ReStore’s donation information page.
For hazardous waste disposal information, please visit our Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Program web page, where you can register for free HHW drop off at the City’s permanent facility.
For information on local electronics and computer recycling drop-off sites, visit Computers/Electronics Recycling.

Rowland Heights Free Mulch and Compost Giveaway
2022-11-12 09:00 - 12:00 | 1920 Brea Canyon Cut-off Rd, Walnut, CA 91789, 1920 Brea Canyon Cut-off Rd, Walnut, CA, 91789
ROWLAND HEIGHTS
MULCH AND COMPOST GIVEAWAY
E-WASTE/CLOTHING ROUND UP
Tzu Chi Great Love Preschool
1920 Brea Canyon Cut-off Rd
Walnut, CA 91789
November 12, 2022
Time 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Receive up to 30 gallons of FREE mulch & compost
Available first come first serve
Drive up and gather material in your own sturdy containers
No plastic bags will be allowed.
Proof of residency required.

Rowland Heights Fall 2022 Newsletter

Avocado Heights Free Mulch and Compost Giveaway
2022-11-12 09:00 - 12:00 | Athens Services – Salt Lake, 1504 Salt Lake Avenue, City of Industry, CA, 91746
AVOCADO HEIGHTS
MULCH AND COMPOST GIVEAWAY
15045 Salt Lake Avenue,
City of Industry, CA 91746
November 12,
Time 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Receive up to 1/2 yard of FREE mulch & compost
Available first come first serve
Drive up and gather material in your own sturdy containers
No plastic bags will be allowed.
Proof of residency required.

Avocado Heights Fall 2022 Newsletter

Whittier Appointment Only Household Hazardous Waste & E-Waste Collection Event
2022-11-12 08:00 - 11:00 | Whittier High School, 12417 Philadelphia St., Whittier, CA, 90601, United States
Athens Services is proud to partner with the City of Whittier to provide collection of Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and electronic waste (e-waste) HHW is any product labeled: toxic, poison, combustible, corrosive, flammable or irritant that is disposed of. A typical home can contain an array of household hazardous products for cleaning, painting, beautifying, lubricating and disinfecting the house, yard, workshop and garage. It is illegal to dispose of these items into a waste container, down the drain, or by abandonment.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2022

8:00 am − 11:00 am

Whittier High School

12417 Philadelphia St., Whittier, CA 90601

(Parking lot, corner of Hadley St. & Whittier Ave.)

Must register for an appointment at CityofWhittierHHWEwaste.eventbrite.com

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE
Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) includes paint: oil and water based, solvents, pesticides, car and household batteries, fluorescent light bulbs, pool chemicals, cleaners, oil, and other hazardous materials
ELECTRONIC WASTE
Applies to consumer electronic equipment that is no longer wanted. E-waste includes: computers, printers, televisions, VCRs, cell phones, fax machines, stereos, electronic games, and more

Covina Hazardous Waste & Electronic Waste Collection Event
2022-10-29 09:00 - 12:00 | Royal Oak Middle School, 303 Glendora Avenue, Covina, CA, United States
Saturday, October 29, 2022

9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Royal Oak Middle School

303 Glendora Avenue, in Covina

For questions about the event, call Covina Public Works at 626-384-5480.

Covina Free Compost Giveaway & Shred Event
2022-10-29 09:00 - 12:00 | Covina Public Works Yard, 534 North Barranca Avenue, Covina, CA, 91723, United States
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2022

9:00 a.m. − 12:00 p.m.

Covina Public Works Yard

534 North Barranca Avenue Covina, CA 91723

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.

Self-service event
Bring shovels and a dolly
No plastic or paper bags allowed
Drive up only (no walk-ins)
Available while supplies last

Limit of 30 gallons per participant

*May contain small particles of glass. 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.

The City of Covina is holding free, secure onsite paper shredding for residents!

Remove documents from binders
Bring documents in a bag – no boxes
Staples and clips are fine
Available until capacity is reached
No business waste

Limit of 3 large trash bags per participant

South Pasadena Free Compost Giveaway
2022-10-29 09:00 - 12:00 | Arroyo Golf Course, 1055 Lohman Lane, South Pasadena, CA, United States
Saturday

October 29, 2022

9:00am-12:00pm

Arroyo Seco Golf Course Parking Lot

1055 Lohman Lane

For South Pasadena Residents ONLY

Bring a sturdy container and shovel

Limit 2 (two) 35 gallon containers per household

Bring proof of residence (ID or utility bill)

Covina Free Compost Giveaway & Shred Event
2022-10-29 09:00 - 12:00 | Covina Public Works Yard, 534 North Barranca Avenue, Covina, CA, 91723, United States
SAVE THE DATE – UPCOMING COVINA EVENTS

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2022

9:00 a.m. − 12:00 p.m.

Covina Public Works Yard

534 North Barranca Avenue

Covina, CA 91723

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.

Self-service event
Bring shovels and a dolly
No plastic or paper bags allowed
Drive up only (no walk-ins)
Available while supplies last

Limit of 30 gallons per participant

*May contain small particles of glass. 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.

The City of Covina is holding free, secure onsite paper shredding for residents!

Remove documents from binders
Bring documents in a bag – no boxes
Staples and clips are fine
Available until capacity is reached
No business waste

Limit of 3 large trash bags per participant

Hazardous Waste & Electronic Waste Collection Event

Saturday, October 29, 2022

9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Royal Oak Middle School

303 Glendora Avenue, in Covina

For questions about the event, call Covina Public Works at 626-384-5480

Glendora Shredding Event
2022-10-22 09:00 - 13:00 | City Hall Main Parking Lot Glendora, 116 E. Foothill Blvd., Glendora, CA, United States
October 22, 2022

9AM-1PM

City Hall Main Parking Lot

116 E. Foothill Blvd., Glendora

10 box maximum per car

For any questions, please contact

environmentalservices@cityofglendora.org

Azusa Free Compost-Mulch
2022-10-22 09:00 - 12:00 | Memorial Park Parking Lot, 320 N. Orange Place, Azusa, CA, 91702, United States
Saturday, October 22, 2022

9:00 am to 12:00 pm

Memorial Park Parking Lot

320 N. Orange Place, Azusa CA 91702

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.

AZUSA RESIDENTS ONLY
(ID OR BILL REQUIRED)
WHILE SUPPLIES LAST
(30-GALLON MAXIMUM 9:00 AM -11:00 AM; UNLIMITED AND SELF-SERVE AFTER 11:00 AM)
STURDY CONTAINERS ONLY, NO PLASTIC BAGS

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. Photos and videos taken from this event may be used for program promotion.

Redondo Beach Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event
2022-10-22 08:00 - 14:00 | Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center, 1935 Manhatten Beach Blvd, Redondo Beach, CA, 90278, United States
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2022

8:00 am – 2:00 pm

Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center Parking Lot

1935 Manhattan Beach Blvd.

Redondo Beach, CA 90278

How to prepare HHW items for transportation:

Boxes should be placed in the trunk of your car for removal
Bring the items in a sturdy box, preferably in their original labeled containers
Do not mix items together
There is a limit of 15 gallons or 125 pounds of hazardous waste per trip
Be prepared to leave your containers and boxes
Participants must stay inside their vehicle at all times
This event is for Redondo Beach residents only
Please be sure to bring proof of residency

For more information, please call Athens Services at (888) 336-6100 or contact the City at (310) 318- 0613 or visit Redondo.org.

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS
WASTE
HHW is any product labeled toxic, poison, corrosive, flammable, combustible or irritant, such as used motor oil and oil filters brake fluid, paid, paint thinner, pesticides, and car batteries
UNIVERSAL WASTE
U-waste includes: household batteries, fluorescent light bulbs, mercury thermostats, sharps (needle syringes), and expired medications
NOT ACCEPTABLE
Bulky items, such as refrigerators, stoves, dishwashers, sofas, tables or other large-tohandle items. These items can be scheduled for pick-up by calling Athens at (888) 336-6100.
Explosives, ammunition, and radioactive materials Household trash Tires

Business hazardous waste will not be accepted, please call (213) 485-2260 for an appointment

Redondo Beach Document Shredding Event
2022-10-22 08:00 - 14:00 | Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center, 1935 Manhatten Beach Blvd, Redondo Beach, CA, 90278, United States
Athens Services is providing document shredding services at no charge. This is your opportunity to clean out old files and properly dispose of personal papers without compromising your personal information. The paper shredding will be done on-site and you will be able to witness from your vehicle the destruction of your documents. After the documents are thoroughly shredded, the paper is recycled.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2022

8:00 am – 2:00 pm

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2022

8:00 am – 2:00 pm

Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center Parking Lot

1935 Manhattan Beach Blvd. Redondo Beach, CA 90278

How to prepare for document shredding event:

There is no limit to how much you can bring
Please remove all plastic binders and binder clips
Participants must stay inside their vehicle at all times
Shredding documents should be placed in the trunk of your vehicle; pop your trunk once in front of a shred truck
Residents and businesses of Redondo Beach only – proof of address required!

For more information, please call Athens Services at (888) 336-6100 or visit Redondo.org

Glendora Compost Giveaway
2022-10-15 08:00 - 12:00 | Carlyle Linder Equestrian Center, 1000 N. Glendora Mountain Road, Glendora, CA, United States
Free Compost for Glendora Residents

October 15, 2022

8am-12pm

Self-serve event.
Bring your ID or Athens bill.
Bring sturdy containers, no bags.
Shovels will be provided. 30-gallon limit, while supplies last.

Compost Giveaway Location:

Carlyle Linder Equestrian Center

1000 N. Glendora Mountain Road

For questions call Athens Services at (888)336-6100 or email cs@athensservices.com

Palos Verdes Estates Hazardous Waste Collection Event
2022-10-15 07:00 - 17:00 | Palos Verdes Estates, CA, United States
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION DAY

Door-to-Door Collection Date: Saturday, October 15, 2022

Athens Services is providing a Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) event for the residents of Palos Verdes Estates. Items must be placed on the porch by 7:00 a.m. on collection day.

Schedule a Collection: Contact Customer Service at (888) 336-6100.

IMPORTANT TIPS

You must call by Thursday, October 13 to schedule a collection. All items placed for collection must be documented. A complete list of items and quantities will be required.

Collection fee: a fee of $35.00 is charged to schedule a pick-up.

What will be collected: the program provides pick-up and proper disposal for fluorescent light bulbs, oil, paint, household/car batteries, and antifreeze.

COLLECTION LOCATION

Items must be placed for collection on your porch by 7:00 a.m. For safety reasons DO NOT place items at the curb or your container storage area.

OFFICE HOURS

7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Monday-Friday)

7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Saturday)

Holidays create a one-day delay in collection service. Holidays observed by Athens include:

•New Year’s Day
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving
• Christmas Day

Waste collection service will continue as usual and there will not be any delay if a holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday.

Palos Verdes Estates Hazardous Waste Collection Event
2022-10-15 07:00 - 17:00 | Palos Verdes Estates, CA, United States
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION DAY

Door-to-Door Collection Date:

Saturday, October 15, 2022

Athens Services is providing a Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) event for the residents of Palos Verdes Estates. Items must be placed on the porch by 7:00 a.m. on collection day.

Schedule a Collection:

Contact Customer Service at (888) 336-6100

IMPORTANT TIPS

You must call by Thursday, October 13 to schedule a collection. All items placed for collection must be documented. A complete list of items and quantities will be required.

Collection fee: a fee of $35.00 is charged to schedule a pick-up.

What will be collected: the program provides pick-up and proper disposal for fluorescent light bulbs, oil, paint, household/car batteries, and antifreeze.

COLLECTION LOCATION

Items must be placed for collection on your porch by 7:00 a.m. For safety reasons DO NOT place items at the curb or your container storage area.

OFFICE HOURS

7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Monday-Friday)

7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Saturday)

HOLIDAY SCHEDULE REMINDER

Holidays create a one-day delay in collection service. Holidays observed by Athens include:

• New Year’s Day
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving
• Christmas Day

Waste collection service will continue as usual and there will not be any delay if a holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday

Glendora Hazardous Waste At-Home Pickup Day
2022-10-08 08:00 - 17:00 | Glendora, CA, United States
Free Hazardous Waste Pickup for Glendora Residents

October 8, 2022

Call Athens at (888) 336-6100 to schedule a pick up.

Deadline to call is October 6

On collection day, place items in a sturdy box on your porch.
Do not place hazardous items at curbside.

Items Accepted: Paint Products, Auto Fluids, Cleaning Products, Batteries, Pool And Garden Chemicals, CFLs, etc.

*County regulations regarding social distancing and event safety will be enforced

For questions call Athens Services at (88)336-6100 or email cs@athensservices.com.

Palos Verdes Estates Free Compost
2022-10-08 08:00 - 12:00 | Palos Verdes Estates City Hall Parking Lot, 340 Palos Verdes Dr W, Palos Verdes Estates, CA, 90274, United States
Saturday, October 8th

8:00 am to 12:00 pm

City Hall Parking Lot

340 Palos Verdes Dr W

Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274

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.

PALOS VERDES ESTATES RESIDENTS ONLY

(PLEASE BRING PROOF OF RESIDENCY)

BRING STURDY CONTAINERS

(32-GALLON LIMIT PER HOUSEHOLD)

NO PLASTIC BAGS ALLOWED
GLOVES AND EYE PROTECTION RECOMMENDED
WHILE SUPPLIES LAST
NO CONTAINER LARGER THAN 32 GALLONS DUE TO SAFETY & WEIGHT CONCERNS
BE RESPECTFUL TO YOUR NEIGHBORS & KEEP THE AREA TIDY!

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.
