Starting January 1, 2022, Azusa's trash collection and recycling services will change to comply with SB 1383 which requires ALL Californians to recycle organic waste. Acceptable organic waste includes green waste, 100% fiber-based food soiled paper, and food scraps. In the coming weeks, the City of Azusa and Athens Services, the City's franchised hauler, will be providing additional outreach and communication regarding the transition. Among the new changes include the following:
Single Family Residential:
- Change from manual collection to automated collection
- Athens Services will provide three 96-gallon containers (black for trash, blue for recycling, green for organic waste)
- Free residential bulky waste pickup on trash day with 24-hour advanced notice
- Free electronic waste drop-off and compost giveaway
- Customer Service and billing will transition from City to Athens Services
- Change from monthly billing to quarterly billing
- First quarterly bill from Athens Services on March 1, 2022
Multi-Family with 5 Units or More:
- Organic waste recycling and mixed waste collection
- Free residential bulky waste pickup on trash day with 24 hour advanced notice
- Customer Service and billing transition from City to Athens Services
- First monthly billing from Athens Services on January 1, 2022
Commercial:
- Organic waste recycling and mixed waste collection
- Enhanced Outreach and Education to help businesses comply with the new recycling mandates
- Edible Food Recovery Program for required businesses
Along with the changes in collection service, Athens will be providing additional cleaning services throughout the City. This includes regular power washing of the bus stops and shelters throughout the City, as well as power washing of the downtown district at no additional cost to the Azusa community.
