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The Athens-Hocking Recycling Centers have a plan to continue funding its operations
By: Lucy Schaefer
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The Athens-Hocking Recycling Centers may survive for longer than expected. The center went into a financial crisis in November when Athens signed with Rumpke to haul… Read More

Area residents weigh in on proposed fee to save the local recycling center
By: Lucy Schaefer
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A large crowd gathered at the Athens Community Center this week with strong opinions about a proposed parcel fee. The Athens Hocking Solid Waste District wants… Read More

Athens City Council votes to join a waste management council of governments
By: Lucy Schaefer
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The city of Athens is now part of a collective effort to save the local recycling center and manage solid waste. The City Council passed an… Read More
![Athens City Hall is seen in Athens, Ohio, on Tuesday, June 22, 2021. [Joseph Scheller | WOUB]](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/062221_CityHall_002-scaled-e1632322166288-900x422.jpg)
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

Athens’ city council approves the trash rate increases
By: Jack Greene
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Athens residents will see at least a $7 increase in their monthly garbage rates come the new year. The Athens City Council voted 6-1 Monday to… Read More