Residents within the limits of the Village of Athens are provided with curbside pick-up of refuse and recyclables.
Refuse - Every Thursday
- must be at the curb by 7:00 AM
- all bags of refuse must have a Township of Athens garbage bag tag securely affixed to the 26" x 36" bag and weigh no more than 50lbs
- oversized bags require more than one tag
Recycling - Every Thursday
( click here for complete schedule )
- must be at the curb by 7:00 AM
- recycling is on a 2 week cycle.
- One week fibres will be collected. Fibres consist of paper, cardboard, box board etc.. Milk Cartons and anything with wax coating is not recyclable and will not be picked up.
- The next week is plastic, aluminum etc
- IMPORTANT - link to items not recyclable: http://www.athenstownship.ca/doocuments/waste-management/206-recycling-guide-picture-guide/file Do not put these items out for collection.
If you have any questions please contact the office at 613.924.2044 or Limerick Environmental Services at 613.345.1891.