Athens Services collects recyclable materials at the curbside that are placed in blue 60- or 90-gallon recycling containers. The containers are provided by Athens at no additional cost to residents with curbside service. Materials to be placed in the recycling container include: All paper, Cardboard, Glass jars and bottles, Plastic Containers #1-7, Aluminum, Tin, Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metals, Telephone Directories.
Athens Services collects green materials at the curbside that are place in green 60- or 90-gallon green waste containers. Additional containers are provided for a small monthly charge; inquire for current rates). Residents who live in areas highly impacted by wildlife may also request a green bear lock bin by contacting Athens Services at (888) 336-6100.
The following items may be placed in your Green Barrel:
Food Scraps
Food-Soiled Paper
Grass Clippings
Leaves
Brush
Branches
Tree Trimmings
Other organic material less than 3 inches in diameter or 3 feet in length generated from landscapes or gardens.
NO Palm fronds, yucca leaves, bamboo, rocks, dirt or trash in green barrels. If found, barrels will be tagged and not picked up until the contamination is removed.
Minimize Trash - Save Money, Help the Environment!
Only the following items should be placed in the black 30-, 60- or 90-gallon trash container: non-recyclable garbage, bathroom waste, candy bar wrappers, ceramics/porcelain, chip bags, cigarette butts, diapers, disposable gloves, foam to-go containers, pet wastes, palm fronds, yucca leaves, and kitty litter. The following items may NOT be placed in the trash container: rocks, soil, construction and demolition debris, liquid waste (cooking oil and grease), household hazardous waste, CFL's or fluorescent light bulbs, electronic waste (VCR's, cell phones, computers, microwaves, etc.), household and automobile batteries, and medical wastes (sharps, needles, and lancets).
Consider this...if you recycle, you not only help the environment, but you can also save money by downsizing from a 90 gallon container to a less expensive 30- or 60-gallon container. Going to the smaller 30- to 60-gallon container can save you money!
Bear Resistant Trash Barrels
Bear resistant barrels are available from Athens Services for residents who wish to prevent trash barrel from being broken into by bears. Residents who subscribe to this service will be provided one (1) black or green 90-gallon bear resistant barrel in lieu of a traditional trash barrel. Prior to barrel delivery, enrollees will be required to sign a 36 month program participation agreement form with Athens Services. Additionally, there will be a monthly fee for 36 months, per barrel. This rate is in addition to the monthly service rate. Barrels will remain the property of Athens Services at all times.
In order for the barrels to receive automated service, the lid must be unlocked by the customer prior to service. Setting unlocked barrels out the morning of collection rather than the night prior will help to reduce the number of trash barrels from being broken into by bears. Athens Services does provide an unlocking service for an additional fee.
For additional information on the Bear Resistant Barrel program or a copy of the 36-month program participation agreement form please visit Athens Services website or call 1-888-336-6100.
Athens Services has an exclusive franchise agreement for the City of Monrovia. This area includes commercial, industrial facilities and bin enclosures within the City limits.
Commercial Customers (Non Old Town)
Our current solid waste service agreement with Athens Services takes into account annual mandated State of California minimum wage increases, along with Consumer Price Index related cost impacts effective July 1, 2017.
This means that the monthly cost for the typical 3-yard bin that requires pick-up once per week is $231.53 / month.
For comparative purposes, costs for the same level of service from around the region are as follows:
Sierra Madre
$362.95
Covina
$344.83
Glendora
$253.75
Monrovia
$231.53
San Gabriel
$396.55
South Pasadena
$329.75
As the above cost overview illustrates, even with the new organics program implemented, Monrovia still has one of the lower commercial trash service costs in the area.
Athens Services has an exclusive franchise agreement for Old Town. This area includes commercial and industrial facilities and bin enclosures in the geographic area bounded by the south side of Palm Avenue, the north side of Olive Avenue, the west side of Ivy Avenue and the east side of Primrose Avenue.
Holiday Trash Pick-up Schedule
Your solid waste collection will occur one day later if your normal trash day falls on or after the following holidays:
New Year’s Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day
Bulky Item Pick-up
Bulky Item Trash Pick-Up
As part of the City's partnership with Athens Services, residential customers get two (2) free bulky item trash pick-ups per calendar year.
To schedule a bulky item pick-up, contact Athens Services at (888) 336-6100 or complete the online form at Athens Services. Items should be placed next to your trash barrels the night before your normal trash collection day.
For additional information on trash services, please contact the Public Works Department at (626) 932-5575 or send an email to pwcomments@monroviaca.gov.
