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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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Rumpke undertaking expansion of Nelsonville landfill
The 4-acre expansion — which is visible from U.S. 33 and close to Scenic Lane — is part of a major upgrade of the facility.
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Athens remains unsure about joining effort to prevent recycling center closure
Athens City Council weighed more opinions on whether or not to join a developing council of governments at last Wednesday, April 10’s council meeting.
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Council of governments for solid waste services likely to form soon
Last week, Amesville Village Council read and unanimously passed a resolution on second reading to formally join the Southeast Ohio Area Resources Council of Governments.
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Business owners: A COG for solid waste will benefit community
Urge the mayor and city council to swiftly establish a council of governments to grow the assets and human resources that have taken years to develop.
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Changes afoot for Athens trash services
2024 will bring increased trash bills and new trash cans to nearly 5,000 Athens residents.
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Officials eye solid waste solution as nonprofit shrinks operations
Athens’ contract with Rumpke could kill Athens-Hocking Recycling Centers, Inc. A council of governments could offer a solution to keep waste hauling in local hands.
