Athens Services provides residential trash and recycling collection in Montebello. Collection runs one day late following six holidays. Under Montebello Municipal Code Chapter 8.12, only franchised or authorized haulers may collect solid waste in the city.
The city's Finance Department confirms that trash and recycling services are provided by Athens Services, reachable at (888) 336-6100. Collection is delayed one day following each of six observed holidays when they fall on a weekday: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. MMC Chapter 8.12 governs refuse collection: MMC 8.12.020 and 8.12.050 authorize the city to use its own forces and to enter non-exclusive franchises with licensed haulers for commercial, industrial, and multi-family collection, and no unauthorized person may collect or transport solid waste in the city. Free bulky-item pickup and free roll-out service for physically unable residents are available through Athens. Residents should not place hazardous materials in carts.
Only franchised or city-authorized haulers may collect solid waste (MMC Chapter 8.12). Improper set-out or storage of containers is enforced under MMC 8.12.270, with code violations subject to civil penalties up to $1,000 per day (MMC 8.16.110).
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