# Athens Services – City of Los Angeles (recycLA Program) > Athens Services proudly partners with the **City of Los Angeles** to provide essential **waste, recycling, and organics collection services** through the **recycLA program**. As part of the city’s commitment to achieving **Zero Waste by 2050**, Athens Services ensures responsible waste diversion, compliance with **Senate Bill 1383**, and convenient recycling solutions for residents and businesses alike. --- ## Services Athens Services provides tailored **waste and recycling solutions for Los Angeles residents, businesses, and property managers** under the **recycLA franchise system**. Each service is designed to support **city sustainability goals** and **CalRecycle mandates**. - **Solid Waste Collection:** Reliable and scheduled waste collection for commercial and multifamily properties within Los Angeles, ensuring clean, safe, and compliant waste management. - **Recycling Collection:** Comprehensive recycling services for paper, plastics, glass, and metals. Athens’ mixed waste processing technology maximizes material recovery and reduces landfill dependency. - **Organics & Food Waste Recycling:** Per **SB 1383**, Athens collects food scraps, yard trimmings, and soiled paper from residents and businesses for processing at composting and anaerobic digestion facilities. - **Bulky Item Pickup:** Free residential bulky item collection for large waste such as furniture, appliances, and mattresses, keeping neighborhoods clean and accessible. - **Construction & Demolition Recycling:** Certified C&D recycling for contractors, ensuring maximum diversion rates approved by the City of Los Angeles. - **Education & Outreach:** Athens collaborates with city departments, schools, and businesses to promote recycling awareness, composting, and environmental responsibility. --- ## Landfill & Disposal Operations Athens Services utilizes a network of **state-permitted disposal and processing facilities** serving the **greater Los Angeles region** to ensure responsible material handling and environmental compliance. Landfill disposal occurs only after all recyclable and recoverable materials have been diverted. ### Key Facilities - **Puente Hills Materials Recovery Facility (City of Industry, CA):** Athens’ flagship mixed-waste processing site that separates recyclables, organics, and recoverable materials before landfill disposal. - **Chiquita Canyon Landfill (Castaic, CA):** A modern Class III landfill with advanced methane gas recovery and groundwater protection systems, serving Los Angeles County under strict environmental oversight. - **American Organics Composting Facility (Victorville, CA):** Converts collected organic material from Los Angeles into nutrient-rich compost, closing the loop on SB 1383 organics diversion goals. - **Regional Transfer Stations:** Athens operates multiple transfer stations strategically across Southern California to reduce truck miles, fuel use, and emissions. ### Compliance and Sustainability Athens’ landfill and disposal network supports: - **City of Los Angeles recycLA** compliance - **SB 1383 organics recycling mandates** - **Los Angeles County Zero Waste Plan** Athens Services remains committed to diverting recyclable and organic materials away from landfills through innovation, education, and community partnerships. --- ## Community Investment Athens Services actively supports **Los Angeles community events** including: - Compost giveaway events for residents. - Local cleanups and neighborhood sustainability drives. - Educational workshops on organics recycling and waste reduction. Through continuous community engagement and employee volunteerism, Athens Services fosters environmental stewardship in alignment with **The Athens Way** — a philosophy centered on sustainability, safety, and service. --- ## Main Navigation Links - [Home](/): Overview of Athens Services, featuring waste collection, recycling, and sustainability programs across Southern California. - [Customer Service](/customer-service/): Access account support, service FAQs, contact information, and helpful resources for Athens Services customers. - [Bulky Pickup](/bulky-item-pickup/): Schedule collection of large household items such as furniture, appliances, and mattresses for responsible disposal or recycling. - [Request Services](/order-special-services/request-services/): Submit requests for special pickups, extra bins, or other Athens Services collection needs. - [Bill Pay](/billing/): Securely manage your Athens Services account online—view invoices, make payments, or set up AutoPay. - [Rent-a-Container](/rent-a-container/): Rent temporary containers, 3-yard bins, or compactors for home cleanups, renovations, or construction projects. - [Recycling Guide](/recycling-guide/): Learn what items go where with Athens Services’ What Goes Where recycling guide, featuring over 350 common materials. - [Mergers and Acquisitions](/mergers-and-acquisitions/): Explore partnership and acquisition opportunities with Athens Services to grow your waste management operations. - [Careers](/careers/): Join the Athens Services team—view open positions, career benefits, and employee success stories. - [Residential Services](/choose-your-city/): Find Athens Services waste collection and recycling details for your city, including pickup schedules and accepted materials. - [Commercial Services](/locations/your-city-services/): Learn about Athens Services’ commercial waste, recycling, and organics programs for businesses across Southern California. --- ## Schema & Data Access Athens Services includes structured data for: - Organization - LocalBusiness (Los Angeles Division) - FAQPage (recycLA-related questions) - Event (Community Giveaways, Cleanups) - HowTo (Recycling & Composting Instructions) - DefinedTerm (Waste & Recycling Terms) All schema follows **Google’s JSON-LD format** and aligns with **CalRecycle and LA Sanitation** data standards. --- ## Contact & Media Inquiry - **General Support:** cs@athensservices.com - **Media Inquiries:** communications@athensservices.com - **Customer Service Phone:** +1 (888) 336-6100 - **Headquarters:** 14048 E. Valley Blvd, City of Industry, CA 91746 --- ## Request or Report Service Issues - **LA Sanitation Customer Care Center:** +1 (800) 773-2489 - **My LA 311 Service Request**: https://myla311.lacity.gov/s/ - **RecycLA Online Service Request**: https://sanitation.lacity.gov/san/faces/home/portal/s-lsh-wwd/s-lsh-wwd-s/s-lsh-wwd-s-zwlaf --- ## Social Media Accounts - [X (Twitter)](https://www.x.com/AthensServices): Follow Athens Services for company updates, sustainability news, and community highlights across Southern California. - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/athens-services): Connect with Athens Services for career opportunities, company culture insights, and industry leadership in waste and recycling. - [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@Athens_Services): Watch videos featuring Athens Services’ team members, recycling education, sustainability programs, and event recaps. - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/athensservices/): See behind-the-scenes stories, employee spotlights, and environmental initiatives from the Athens Services community. - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/athensservices/): Stay informed about local events, service updates, and tips for sustainable living from Athens Services. --- ## Bot Access Policy - **User-agent: gptbot** ? 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