Blog

Athens Services collects and recycles more than 100,000 Christmas trees each holiday season. According to Statista, each holiday tree disposed of at a landfill will generate 35 pounds of greenhouse gases as it decomposes.

For more than 60 years, the Crown Recycling facility in north Los Angeles has been a local fixture as a leading recycling facility for the city and the region. It began as Crown Disposal waste hauling in 1960 and became a materials recovery facility (MRF) in 1974

The first publicly funded, recycling collection program in the United States started in the 1960s. According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) people back then generated 2.68 pounds of solid waste per day; as of 2018 we generate roughly 4.9 pounds of solid waste, with almost 24% being recycled and 9% composted.

Veterans Day is a time to recognize and thank U.S. veterans who answered the call to defend our country and democracy. At Athens Services, we are proud to count as part of the Athens family many distinguished individuals who have served in the military. The dedication, leadership, and commitment of these heroes benefit Athens and […]

Carlos Cuyan and his daughter Nancy are proud to be working for a family-owned company like Athens Services that has strong family values. Carlos takes care of residential and business customers, while Nancy helps businesses comply with State recycling laws like SB 1383, designed to help reduce greenhouse gases in California.

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 […]

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.

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.

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