Attention, Athens-Clarke County residents: Time to mark your calendars and adjust your waste disposal plans. In observance of Earth Day, all solid waste services, including compost, garbage, recycling, and leaf and limb collections, will come to a halt on Monday, April 22, 2024. This temporary suspension is a nod to the global movement dedicated to environmental protection.
Not to worry, your trash won't pile up for long. The Athens-Clarke County Solid Waste Department has rolled out a revised schedule for residential and commercial customers who generally receive service outside the downtown district. According to an announcement on the ACC government website, "Monday will be collected on Tuesday. Tuesday will be collected on Wednesday. Wednesday will be collected on Thursday. Thursday and Friday will be collected on Friday". Service will bounce back to its regular routine come Monday, April 29, 2024.
For those located within the Downtown District, it's business as usual. Your commercial or residential service will continue without interruption, sticking to the established schedule. It seems that even amidst holiday observances, the heart of Athens keeps beating to its own steady drum.
Residents and business owners should note, whether you're in the thick of downtown or nesting in the suburbs, to have your trash and recycling roll-carts out on the curb by 7:00 AM on your respective pick-up day. This minor adjustment in the wake of Earth Day is a simple act, yet it speaks to the larger commitment of the community in recognizing the importance of environmental stewardship, and the necessity for all of us to play our part.
