Sanitation
The
collection of solid waste in Athens is a big job. Five full time employees, including the Sanitation Coordinator and four Heavy Equipment Operators, strive to provide the citizens and businesses of Athens the best service possible.
In 2009, Public
Works collected 3,662 tons of residential solid waste and
5,677 tons of commercial solid waste. The pride car service
transported 193.32 tons of waste and there was 29.79 tons
of litter collected.
Athenians recycled a total of 4,167 tons of various materials in 2009.
The Sanitation Department is organized into four sections:
If you have any questions, contact April Johnston, Sanitation Coordinator,
at 423-744-2749 or email April at: ajohnston@cityofathenstn.com
AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 17, CHAPTER 1 OF THE
ATHENS MUNICIPAL CODE
Implementation of the new automated residential sanitation service has required certain changes to City codes concerning refuse and trash disposal. Click the link below to review ORDINANCE NO.
982, which outlines revisions to sections
17-104 and 17-113 of the Municipal Code.
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