contact us Cain Center Government Residents Visitors Businesses Resources How Do I... Garbage and Recycling Residential and commercial garbage and recycling services are an essential part of keeping Athens beautiful and ensuring our local natural environment remains pristine. Republic Waste Services provides all garbage and recycling services to residents and businesses within the City of Athens. If you have questions about your garbage service, please call City Hall at (903) 675-5131 or contact Republic Services directly at (903) 677-1276. Residential Garbage and Recycling Services All residents are provided garbage and recycling services that are billed monthly with the City's water and sewer charges. These services total $15.36 per residence per month. Residents may set up garbage and recycling services at the same time they set up their water service. Each resident is provided one (1) refuse cart and one (1) recycling cart. An additional refuse cart may be requested for an added cost of $1.00 per residence per month. Recycling is picked up each Wednesday. No leaves or brush should be placed in recycling cans. Bagged leaves and brush are picked up each Wednesday. A maximum of ten (10) bags of leaves will be picked up per residence on a weekly basis. Brush must be no more than three (3) inches in diameter and no more than four (4) feet long. Brush must be bundled. Refuse carts should not be overloaded. Overloaded carts cannot be picked up via the collection truck's mechanical arm. For more information regarding regular refuse pickup days please click the link below. Residential Garbage Schedule Map Commercial Garbage and Recycling Services Commercial customers must contact Republic Services directly to arrange for dumpster service. Commercial Garbage and Recycling Rates What Can Be Recycled Community Collection Station The Community Collection Station, located at 500 Aaron Street, is open to City of Athens residents on Saturdays from 8:30 am until 3:30 p.m., excluding holiday weekends. The Collection Station accepts garbage refuse (excluding construction debris), brush and glass recycling. A valid driver’s license and Athens water bill must be presented for access to the Collection Station. Collection Station Information and Fees (English) Collection Station Informaiton and Fees (Spanish) For residents who do not live in the city limits of Athens, Henderson County provides collection station services. Please click HERE for more information. More Information For more information, contact: Athens City Hall 508 E. Tyler Street (903) 675-5131 info@athenstx.gov Community Notifications Rave Alert is a free service that allows individuals to sign up for notifications sent from state and local authorities. Rave Alert keeps residents and travelers informed on potentially hazardous situations involving weather, traffic and other emergencies. CLICK HERE TO ENROLL About Athens, Texas Welcome to our City! Athens has the charm of a small southern town while still retaining many of the qualities of a larger city. With Dallas and Tyler only a short drive away, we're the perfect spot to live, work, and play for those who want the benefits of a smaller city, but easy access to larger metro areas. Quick Links What's Happening in Athens Latest News City Departments Parks Public Safety Garbage & Recycling Water Service Contact Us Photo Albums