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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 residents will soon receive new trash cans. What happens to the existing ones?
By: Jack Greene
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Athens residents will receive new cans under a contract with the city’s new trash collector. The question now is what happens with all the existing cans…. Read More
Athens’ garbage contract delay led to much higher costs for the city and customers
By: Jack Greene
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens residents will likely see at least a 40% increase in their monthly garbage bill starting next year. This is significantly more than under a bid… Read More