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Proposed parcel fee to purchase local recycling center fails to pass
By: Lucy Schaefer
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A proposed parcel fee aimed at buying the Athens-Hocking Recycling Centers has failed to pass, leaving its fate still uncertain. The proposed $24 per year fee… Read More
Athens plans to keep Rumpke contract, complicating efforts to save recycling facility
By: Lucy Schaefer
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The city of Athens plans to keep its garbage contract with Rumpke, complicating efforts to save the local recycling and composting facility. The facility’s future was… Read More
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Athens is willing to join a council of governments focused on garbage services if changes to the proposal are made
By: Jack Greene
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Officials with the city of Athens say they are willing to join a council of governments focused on garbage service, but changes need to be made… Read More
Residents shared their concerns with Athens City Council about the future of Athens-Hocking Recycling Centers
By: Jack Greene
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — In a packed meeting, Athens residents told the City Council it’s running out of time to save Athens-Hocking Recycling Centers. Benjamin Shonk, an organic processor at… Read More
Athens leaders are discussing the possibility of putting trash services back under local government control
By: Jack Greene
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – The city of Athens has just signed a contract with a new garbage collector, but it’s already exploring another option. This option would be to make… Read More