Paramount's municipal trash and recycling program is operated by Athens Services, located at 7202 East Petterson Lane in Paramount, CA. Residential customers receive curbside trash pickup, free bulky item collection, free e-waste pickup, and organics recycling as part of their service. The program operates under California SB 1383 requirements for organic waste diversion and follows a published holiday collection schedule for the year.
Listed hours: Mon-Thu 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Fri 6:00 AM – 5:30 PM · Sat 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Sun 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Accepts: Electronic waste (computers, televisions, microwaves, cellphones, telephones, stereos, typewriters, fax machines), Organic waste / food scraps, Bulky items (furniture, large household items), General household trash, Recyclables
Services: Curbside trash collection · Free bulky item pickup (residential) · Free e-waste curbside pickup · Organics recycling · E-waste drop-off at Athens Services facility
How do I schedule a free bulky item pickup?
Call Athens Services at (888) 336-6100 or visit athensservices.com at least 24 hours before your regular trash pickup day. Place items at the curb no earlier than the day before your scheduled pickup. Note that lumber, concrete, auto parts, paint, and used motor oil cannot be included.
How do I dispose of old electronics like TVs and computers?
E-waste cannot be thrown in the trash under California law. Paramount residents can schedule a free curbside e-waste pickup by calling Athens Services at (562) 259-1239 at least one day before your normal trash day, then place the items at the curb on trash day. Free drop-offs at the Athens Services facility are also available.