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 ) 

The new schedule for 2021 will be posted shortly, please note that fibres will be picked up two weeks in a row, Dec 31st and Jan 7th

• 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

Composters are available for purchase at the Municipal Office at a cost of $30.00