The City of Athens is announcing the annual fall leaf pick up schedule has been extended. Area one will be the week of December 17th-21st, area two will be the week of December 26th-28th, and area three will be the week of December 31st to January 4th.The final sweep will now be the week of January 7th-11th. Loose leaves raked to the curb will be collected free of charge.
Bagged leaves will be picked up under the city’s standard yard waste collection program. They must purchase a stamped bag for the yard waste to be picked up. Stamped bags may be purchased for $1.50 each in the Utilities Billing Office, Athens Community Center, or the Code Office. Citizens should call 740-592-3343 to schedule a pickup for bagged leaves and yard waste. Pickups occur on Tuesdays and Fridays. For information or inquiries, please call Engineering and Public Works at 740-593-7636.