| collection schedule | Refuse: every Thursday; Recycling: every Thursday on a two-week alternating schedule (fibres one week, plastics/aluminum/glass the next) | "Refuse - Every Thursday" and "Recycling - Every Thursday on a two week schedule" |
| sorting required | yes | "One week fibres will be collected...The next week is plastic, aluminum, clear and coloured glass." |
| container or bag limit | Bags must be 26″ x 36″, weigh no more than 50 lbs, each bag requires one tag; oversized bags require more than one tag | "all bags of refuse must have a Township of Athens garbage bag tag securely affixed to the 26″ x 36″ bag and weigh no more than 50lbs" and "oversized bags require more than one tag" |
| accepted or banned | Milk cartons and wax-coated items not accepted for recycling; hazardous materials (batteries, sharps) banned from recycling | "Milk Cartons and anything with wax coating is not recyclable" and "hazardous materials, like batteries and sharps do not belong in your recycling" |
| fee | Garbage bag tags $2.00 each (available in sheets of 5 and 10) | "Bag Tags $ 2.00 each (available in sheets of 5 and 10)" |
scout note
rules page: Village curbside refuse every Thursday, at curb by 7:00 AM; each bag needs a Township garbage bag tag, 26x36 in, max 50 lb; recycling Thursdays on 2-week schedule (2026 Circular Materials calendar); landfill tickets and tag outlets listed.