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Waste district director to lead recycling center, too
The Southeast Ohio Recycling Terminal director resigned amid the organization’s merger with the Athens-Hocking Solid Waste District.
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2026 AHSWD Spring Recycling Days scheduled for Saturday, May 9 and Saturday, May 16, 2026
The event will be held 9 a.m.–1 p.m. at the Athens County Fairgrounds.
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Recycling, tires and clean up event in Albany: March 28, 2026
Recycling, tires and clean up event in Albany March 28, 2026
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Recycling center merges with solid waste district
The decision followed years of financial strain for the regional recycling center.
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Sutton Road Recycling Center to be discussed at Athens-Hocking Solid Waste District Board meeting Monday, Aug. 18
The only agenda item is to consider an updated renovation plan for the Sutton Road Recycling Center. The public is welcome.
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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.
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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.
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What happens to Athens County’s hazardous waste following disposal
Household hazardous waste is supposed to be collected and disposed of by professionals, but what happens if it’s thrown out in the regular trash?
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How Athens County collects household hazardous waste
Collecting household hazardous waste is a complicated process that relies upon public education and awareness. Often, the waste still winds up in the trash.
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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.