Athens Services

06/18/2026

Jorge "Little George" Delgado never planned for a career in waste and recycling, but he took a chance. Twelve years later, he describes that decision as something that changed his life.

His story is one of many that highlight the people behind the routes and the experiences that shape the Athens team.

Read the full article here: https://athensservices.com/national-waste-recycling-workers-week-2026/

National Waste & Recycling Workers Week is June 17. Athens Services is proud to feature these five waste & recycling workers.

06/17/2026

These drivers represent the standard Athens carries across routes, facilities, and job types every day.

“Our drivers and frontline Operations team are the ones who keep everything moving safely. They operate heavy equipment, navigate busy streets, look out for one another, and serve our communities with a level of focus and professionalism that often goes unseen. We’re proud to recognize their hard work and the commitment they bring to the job. And to every member of our team keeping Athens safe and successful: THANK YOU.” - Matt Niklas, Senior Executive Vice President of Operations

06/14/2026

Happy Waste & Recycling Workers Week!

From collection routes and maintenance shops to recycling facilities and customer service centers, THANK YOU to our Athens Team for the hard work that happens behind the scenes to keep communities clean and safe.

06/12/2026

From clothing and shoes to household textiles, too many reusable materials still end up in the trash.

As proud sponsors of the Los Angeles Textile Recovery Event, Athens joined community leaders to explore opportunities for textile recovery and recycling across Los Angeles County. By finding new ways to keep valuable materials in use, we can reduce waste, conserve resources, and support a more circular economy.

How do you give your clothes, fabrics, and textiles a second life? Share your favorite way to reuse, repair, donate, or repurpose them in the comments below!

06/11/2026

Growing a greener Los Angeles starts at the community level.

Athens Services was proud to participate in Koreatown Youth + Community Center's Tree Adoption event last week at Lafayette Park, where our team distributed 50 bags of Athens compost! Healthy trees start with healthy soil, and compost plays an important role in supporting both. Thank you to everyone who stopped by to learn more about reducing waste and putting valuable resources back to work in our communities.

06/05/2026

Every bottle recycled, every food scrap composted, and every load diverted from landfills helps reduce methane emissions and is a step toward a cleaner, more sustainable future.

Happy World Environment Day!

06/01/2026

Safety starts before every route! This National Safety Month, we're recognizing the drivers, mechanics, and team members who help keep our employees, customers, and communities safe every day.

05/29/2026

This "Learn About Day," we’re spotlighting how your food scraps help feed the soil in our communities.

Composting is one of the most effective ways to create a circular system by transforming waste into a valuable resource. Through American Organics, Athens turns food scraps, food-soiled paper, and yard waste into nutrient-rich compost that we distribute through free community giveaway events to support homes, gardens, parks, landscaping, and community programs across Southern California.

Every green bin collected helps divert waste from landfills and supports California’s SB 1383! Here’s two easy ways to help:
• Use your green bin for food scraps and yard waste
• Keep contamination OUT of green containers (no plastic or trash!)

05/26/2026

A big congratulations to Jan B., the winner of a custom Athens truck giveaway during a recent Recycling Ambassador training!

Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make the event a success while continuing to support and efforts in the community.

05/22/2026

In observance of Memorial Day, Athens Services will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026.

Service will be delayed by one day during the week of Memorial Day. City of Los Angeles recycLA customers will not be impacted by the holiday schedule.