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We provide innovative, consistent, and quality environmental services to our more than 250,000 customers in the 50+ communities we serve. Through reuse, recycling, and composting, Athens diverts valuable resources from landfills. Recycling As one of the largest recyclers in Los Angeles County, we are committed to protecting the environment through mixed waste processing and other cutting-edge solutions. Organics Diversion Providing sustainable, closed loop solutions to organics management by diverting green waste and food scraps from landfills to our composting facility. Solid Waste Collection A combination of experienced drivers and excellent customer service allows us to meet the waste disposal needs of any business or community. Special Waste To handle your most challenging waste streams, we employ specialists in hazardous and toxic substances, chemistry and environmental law. Construction and Demolition Recovery Full service for contractors, with the highest diversion certificate percentage available as certified by the City of Los Angeles. Street and Parking Lot Sweeping Keep your driveways and parking lots clean through one of the largest fleets of street-sweeping trucks in the waste industry – all powered by alternative fuels. EARTH COMMITMENT Our Responsibility to the Environment is committed to the environment and supports California as it moves towards a more sustainable future. We are always looking for ways to advance our recycling programs, save precious resources, and create a better environment for current generations and generations to come. We believe in a zero-waste future where businesses and consumers alike are conscious about consumption and product lifecycles, and are engaged in sustainable thinking concerning the use, management and restoration of the Earth’s resources. Our Mission for a Zero Waste Future is committed to our future. We live on a finite planet and discarded material must be handled responsibly. By utilizing a Zero Waste system, we first reduce the amount of materials created, thus saving natural resources, energy and water. All actual waste material is then reused, recycled, or composted, reducing the amount of discards to landfill. Zero waste is designed to safely return materials back to industry or soil without any ill effects to human, animal or global health. Welcome to is a local, family-owned waste collection and recycling company that has been a fixture in the greater Los Angeles community for the past 60 years. We provide innovative, consistent and quality environmental services to our more than 250,000 customers in 50+ communities. Through reuse, recycling and composting, Athens diverts valuable resources from landfills. The Athens Advantage Extraordinary Leaps Innovative Technology As the company that developed the first mixed-waste processor in Los Angeles county, Athens has always been ahead of the curve. We have continued to look forward, recently investing in new, near-zero emission natural gas vehicles that are 90% cleaner than the Environmental Protection Agency’s strictest emissions standard. We are also the first company to utilize the Max-AI commercial unit: an artificially intelligent autonomous technology that uses mechanical vision to help sort recyclables and waste. A Tradition of Excellence Family-Owned Business Founded in 1957 , has maintained a rich tradition and commitment to service, community and the environment. continues to provide day-to-day services while still empowering Athens employees at every level. Our long-term partnerships with local municipalities, business owners and consumers help us meet and exceed their sustainability and resource management goals. Experienced Local Team Customer Service At , quality customer service is an obsession. The entire organization has been structured to prioritize those we serve in all aspects of our business operations. Athens drivers have an average tenure of more than 10 years, and our 1300 employees live and work in the communities they serve. This experience and knowledge helps us provide you with uniquely customized sustainability and resource-management solutions. Contact Customer Service 0 + Communities Served 0 ,000 Local Clients 0 + Local Employees 0 + Years of Dedicated Service The New Athens Athens Quick Facts PIONEERING Developed the first mixed-waste processor in Los Angeles County in 1996 Built Southern California’s first LEED® Certified and solar-powered recycling facility First hauler in the City of Los Angeles to implement a full-scale multifamily residential food scrap collection program Helped the 100-year old Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum go from zero percent diversion to zero waste in two football seasons FACTS & FIGURES 250,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers 400+ collection, hauling and container vehicles 28 municipalities served in the Los Angeles area 6 operation service facilities 2 Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs) with new facility coming to Irwindale, CA 1 Composting Facility COLLECTION AND DIVERSION PROGRAMS City of Industry Material Recovery Facility (MRF) Diverts the most mixed-waste of any MRF in Southern California – 5,000 tons Processes organics collection and diversion programs Sun Valley Material Recovery Facility (MRF) LEED® certified Processes 1,500 tons of waste a day RECENT AWARDS 2022 Business of the Year, El Monte/South El Monte Chamber of Commerce 2022 Recognition of the Irwindale Materials Recovery Facility Groundbreaking Ceremony, Assemblywoman Blanca E. Rubio 2022 Woman of Achievement, Business Life Magazine – Evelyn Cornejo, Employee Relations Director 2020 Top Construction Demolition Consulting/Service Company, Construction Tech 2020 Corporate Citizen of the Year, Pasadena Chamber of Commerce 2019 40 Under 40, Waste360 – Amanda Mejia, Director of Government Affairs COMMUNITY INVESTMENT Member of chambers of commerce and environmental organizations Organizer of free compost giveaways, sponsor of community events Employee volunteering efforts, such as annual river cleanups and charity marathons Partnerships with local outreach and education associations...