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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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Spring 2026 Athens move-out donation opportunities
Athens Move Out Collection Coalition (AMOCC) is planning for May 1–3, 2026 off-campus move-out.
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City of Athens spring cleanup: April 13–17, 2026
City of Athens residents may place an unlimited number of trash bags at the curb on their regular trash pickup day at no additional cost.
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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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Specialized maps and guides make it easy to reduce, reuse and recycle
The Athens-Hocking Solid Waste District and the Southeast Ohio Recycling Terminal can help you find a place for stuff you can’t use or don’t want.
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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.