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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.

Veterans Day is a special time to honor the noble and courageous men and women who have served our country. At Athens, we are honored to work alongside some of those individuals.

Zack Maldivia has turned his passion for auto mechanics from a hobby to a career. At age 20, he services and repairs heavy construction equipment at landfills and transfer stations in San Bernardino County.

Halloween is right around the corner and for many of us, the next few days are all about putting the finishing touches on our decorations and costumes. Whether you will be out trick-or-treating with friends and family or carving jack-o’-lanterns at home, here are tips to help make your Spooktober plans fun, safe, and zero waste.

The California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) estimates that more than 4.5 million tons of plastic are tossed into California landfills annually. According to the 2018 California Waste Characterization, plastic accounts for 12% of the state’s total landfill waste.

Randon comes to Athens from Brylan Strategies, where he served as Director of Government and Public Affairs. Randon led a team that drove statewide policy and strategic direction on regional and local energy, transportation, and development issues with federal, tribal, state, and regional clients.

At Athens Services, we take service seriously. We hold our customer service representatives to a high standard to exceed customer expectations. We were built on the philosophy of service, and our team members work hard to aid customers with all their needs.

Safety is top priority at Athens Services, which is why we like to highlight team members who go above and beyond to meet this standard. Transfer Driver Salvador De La Torre has worked with Athens Services for 30 years – all of which have been accident-free.

As the school year gets into full swing, one subject that students and educators are focusing on together is recycling. Athens Services’ Recycling Coordinators are busy helping by conducting education and outreach at local schools. School administration, teachers, custodians, cafeteria staff, and students all play an important role in implementing successful organics recycling programs.

At Athens we value all of our team members, but there is one who stands out from the rest. Rocky the Recycling Raccoon may look and act a bit differently, but at Athens, we appreciate individuals from all walks of life – even if they walk on all fours.