Trash Collection Services

The City provides residential and commercial refuse collection through a contract with Athens Services, which is a private company serving many communities throughout the greater Los Angeles County area.

Residents of the City of Temple City have their trash collected twice a week.  Large bulky items, such as furniture, refrigerators, washing machines, clothes dryers and other items can be placed at the curb for disposal on the first scheduled pick-up day of the week.

Yard waste (grass clippings, leaves and tree clippings) may be placed, in designated trash barrels, at the curb for disposal on both trash pick up days.  To designate a trash barrel for yard waste only, a "Yard Waste" sticker must be placed to the barrel.

Household hazardous waste and electronic waste (E-Waste) may not be disposed of with your regular trash.  They must be taken to a household hazardous waste collection event.  Additional information regarding household hazardous waste is available from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works.

Residents may place trash containers and other items curbside from 12:00pm the day before collection.  All containers must be removed no later than 12:00pm on the day immediately following collection.

The City expects that residents will receive the best level of service possible and encourages citizens to report any problems.

Additional information regarding trash collection and disposal services may be obtained by calling Athens Services or contacting the City's Public Works Division, located at 5938 Kauffman Avenue (626) 285-2171.