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Those who live west of U.S. 31 will have recycling on the first and third Mondays, and those who live east of U.S. 31 on the second and fourth Mondays. Please have bins to the curb by 6 a.m.
The City of Decatur serves as vendor for recycling and has a list of accepted items. In order for Athens to continue to utilize this service, Sanitation Director Earl Glaze asks that citizens please follow these curbside recycling guidelines:
Do Recycle The Following:
Do Not Recycle The Following:
• No garbage
• No medical waste of any kind
• No glass
• No Styrofoam
• No plastic toys
• No oil containers of any kind
• No plastic sheeting or large plastic containers
• No clothing or other fabrics