Athens Services celebrates opening of new Operations and Sustainability Center in California

Athens Services, a City of Industry, California-based waste collection and recycling company, recently celebrated the opening of its new Operations and Sustainability Center in Thousand Oaks, California, with elected leaders, local officials and community members.

Athens Services says the new facility will play a major role in its operations in the region, serving as a hub for in-person customer support and recycling education.

More than 100 people attended the Oct. 16 ribbon-cutting event.

“We are excited to officially open our new Operations and Sustainability Center, which will deepen our presence in Thousand Oaks as we work in partnership with the city to serve our 40,000 business and residential customers,” Athens Services Senior Executive Vice President Gary Clifford says. “This advanced center will help streamline and modernize our operations as we embrace The Athens Way, delivering exceptional service in Ventura County with a superb team while fostering a healthy and sustainable environment.”

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Athens Services became the exclusive residential and commercial waste collection and recycling provider for Thousand Oaks in 2022. The company reports it received a reliability rate above 99 percent and established a Senate Bill (SB) 1383-compliant citywide organics recycling program.

“Having reliable and efficient waste collection and recycling service is important to all of our residents and businesses,” Thousand Oaks Mayor Al Adam says. “Athens Services’ new Operations and Sustainability Center is an important investment in Thousand Oaks that will enable Athens to continue providing successful service in the city. We are pleased to see Athens extending its commitment to our community.”

Located on more than 4 acres, the new facility includes approximately 4,000 square feet of offices and 13,400 square feet of maintenance space, including double-deep truck bays, a wash bay and compressed natural gas (CNG) parking stalls.

Athens Services currently serves the Thousand Oaks community with a fleet of near-zero-emissions vehicles powered by CNG. According to the company, the center will house one of the most advanced CNG facilities in Ventura County and will be available as a back-up fueling station to the city of Thousand Oaks when needed. 

Other sustainability features include electric vehicle charging stations, including several future stations for supervisor trucks. The center also offers a stormwater management system that relies on natural filtration to help protect local water quality and prevent soil erosion and flooding.

“Athens Services has been a great partner for the business community in Thousand Oaks since 2022 and made a meaningful contribution to our growth and success,” says Danielle Borja, Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce president and CEO. “This modern new facility, and the jobs it will bring to Thousand Oaks, will help them enlarge that impact for many years to come.”

Athens Services provides volunteer and financial support to more than 100 organizations in Ventura County, including schools, sports leagues, environmental organizations, arts programs and local small businesses.

In addition to Thousand Oaks, Athens also serves the city of Santa Paula and Ventura County’s Southeast residential service area, which includes Oak Park and unincorporated areas of Moorpark and Simi Valley.