The County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors recently awarded a new contract to provide trash, recycling and organic waste collection services to all residents in the Altadena/Kinneloa Mesa Residential Franchise Area to Universal Waste Systems, Inc. (UWS). The new services are scheduled to begin on October 1st, 2022 for a term of 7 years, with two 2-year renewal options.
The current rate for basic services with Athens Services is $32.60 per month. Universal Waste Systems (UWS) will be charging $32.58 per month starting October 1, 2022, which is $.02 lower than the currently rate.
UWS will be using smaller trucks when necessary, and coordinate with Athens Services to identify locations suitable for smaller trucks.
Bear-proof carts have been available through Athens Services, upon customer request. Residents who already have these carts will continue using them and those who don’t may contact UWS to request one to be delivered to them. Please note that these bear-proof carts, although available to everyone, will be for an additional charge for residents who are outside the County’s designated bear zone.
Please also note that UWS will be having virtual informational meetings to discuss services under the new contract. Recordings of UWS community meetings can be found HERE
Public Works has also put together an FAQ for the community and see letter from Supervisor Kathryn Barger’s Office:
- See link to download FAQ/Letter HERE
- See Residential Contract Info Page HERE
- See Commercial Contract “Foothills” Info Page HERE
Bear Zone Map for those who will receive bear proof cans for all 3 supplied cans when made available:
Plus see, BEAR ROAMING ZONE MAP
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