Athens adjusts sanitation schedule to address demands from population growth

ATHENS-The City of Athens has grown by nearly 16 percent since 2010, and that population growth is requiring the Sanitation Department to adjust its schedules and routes.

The Sanitation Department attached notification letters to residents’ garbage cans that provided information on the new pick up schedules for garbage and trash. The new schedule will start the week of August 14.

Sanitation Director Earl Glaze said those who did not receive the notification should call the department at 256-233-8747 to get a copy of their new schedule.

Please note that bins needs to be at the curb by 6 a.m. This includes garbage and recycling bins.