Understanding Athens Trash Collection Schedules in Thousand Oaks, CA

Athens Services provides trash, recycling, and organics collection for residents in Thousand Oaks, CA. As a waste management company serving communities across Southern California, Athens aims to provide exceptional service while fostering environmental sustainability.

This article will explain Athens’ trash collection schedule for Thousand Oaks, including:

• Standard collection times
• Holiday schedule
• Service options
• On-premise services
• Reasons for non-collection
• Extra services like bulky item pickup

Collection Times

• Trash, recycling, and organics carts are collected once per week on your designated collection day.
• Collection occurs between 7:00am – 7:00pm, Monday – Friday.
• Carts should be placed curbside by 7:00am on collection day.

Holiday Schedule

Athens Services observes the following holidays, which delay collection by 1 day for the remainder of the week:

• New Year’s Day (January 1st)
• Memorial Day (last Monday in May)
• Independence Day (July 4th)
• Labor Day (first Monday in September)
• Thanksgiving Day (fourth Thursday in November)
• Christmas Day (December 25th)

If a holiday falls on a Sunday, collection runs as scheduled.

Check the Athens holiday schedule for details.

Service Options

Single-family homes receive a standard 3-cart bundle:

• 64-gallon black trash cart
• 64-gallon blue recycling cart
• 96-gallon green organics cart

Condos and townhomes receive smaller 32-gallon organics carts.

Residents can request adjusted cart sizes at no extra charge. Senior and disability discounts are also available.

On-Premise Services

Athens offers on-premise “Push Services” for:

• Residents with disabilities
• Homes with limited street access
• Hard-to-service areas
• Valet service requests

Fees may apply depending on the service. Contact Athens to arrange on-premise collection.

Reasons for Non-Collection

Trash carts may not be collected if:

• They are contaminated with improper materials
• They are overfilled or overweight
• Materials are improperly placed outside carts

This can lead to fees. Avoid by properly sorting materials and requesting extra service when needed.

Extra Services

• Bulky item pickup: 2 free pickups per year for large items like furniture or appliances. Extra pickups can be scheduled for a fee.

• Extra collection service: For excess trash that won’t fit in your cart. Schedule as needed for a fee.

• Temporary bins: For short-term projects and cleanups.

• Roll-off containers: For construction and demolition projects.

Contact Athens Services at (833) 791-2377 for details on extra services.

Additional Resources

• Athens Services Thousand Oaks page
• Thousand Oaks waste services brochure
• City of Thousand Oaks waste services

Stay up-to-date on your trash and recycling collection in Thousand Oaks with Athens Services. Proper sorting and cart placement help ensure timely service. Contact Athens if you have any schedule questions or service needs.