Solid waste district working to expand center for hard-to-recycle materials
The center, along with hypothetical legislation, may alter the future of household hazardous waste collection in Athens County.
Reducing and recycling household hazardous waste year-round in Athens County
Outside of regular collection days, a number of programs in Athens County help residents safely dispose of household hazardous waste.
District’s new solid waste management plan increases fees to maintain programs
The Athens-Hocking Solid Waste District is in the process of seeking approval from 41 political subdivisions in Athens and Hocking counties for its updated waste management plan.
Council of governments absorbs local recycling center
Here’s where things stand for the recycling center, now that its assets and employees have officially become part of the Southeast Ohio Recycling Terminal.
Proposed parcel fee for solid waste fails (Updated)
The decision kills that proposed funding option for the next 15 years, as well as the district’s plans to purchase the Athens-Hocking Recycling Centers’ property and facilities at 5991 Industrial Drive in Athens.
Solid waste district parcel fee met with mixed feedback (Updated)
Public hearings in Athens and Nelsonville saw mixed feelings from the public on the Athens-Hocking Solid Waste District’s proposed $24 annual parcel fee to underwrite its operations.
