Trash, Recycling and Compost

Collection Time: Place barrels out the night before or by 6:00 A.M. on your service day.

Service Schedule: Trash is collected Monday through Friday. Holidays create a one-day delay.

Observed Holidays

New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.

Blue Bin: Recycling

Clean and dry items only.

• Plastic: Bottles, jugs, and clamshells (#1, #2, #5)
• Metal: Aluminum cans, foil, and tin cans
• Paper/Cardboard: Junk mail, office paper, and broken-down boxes
• Glass: Bottles and jars (remove lids)

Green Bin: Organics

Food scraps and yard waste.

• Food Scraps: Fruits, meat, dairy, bones, and shells
• Yard Waste: Grass, branches, leaves, and weeds
• Food-Soiled Paper: 100% fiber-based napkins and pizza boxes

Black Bin: Landfill

Non-recyclable waste.

• Plastics: Bubble wrap, black plastics, and film/bags
• Paper: Bathroom tissues, padded envelopes, and receipts
• Misc: Diapers, pet waste, and cacti/succulents

Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)

It is strictly prohibited to place batteries, electronics, paint, or chemicals in your standard bins.

• → Find a HHW Collection Event
• → Locate a S.A.F.E. Collection Center

Bulky Item Pickup

Athens provides bulky item removal (furniture, appliances) upon request only. Residents receive up to four free pickups per year.