Athens Services

Athens Services is a family-owned environmental services company based in the Los Angeles area, founded in 1957. It has evolved from a single-truck operation into the largest privately held recycling and solid waste services provider in Southern California, serving over 270,000 customers across more than 32 communities. The company operates a fleet of over 900 vehicles and employs approximately 1,750 people. The company offers a wide range of services, including waste collection and disposal for residential, commercial, and industrial clients, as well as recycling and materials recovery through its three state-of-the-art facilities. Athens Services also focuses on organics and green waste management, special waste handling, and construction and demolition debris recycling. Additionally, they provide street sweeping services and manage landfill operations. With a commitment to safety, sustainability, and community partnership, Athens Services emphasizes exceptional service and employee development as part of its core philosophy, "The Athens Way."

Environmental Services La Puente, United States ~343 employees

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Employees
343
+1.8% in the 3 months to Jun 2025
Revenue / employee
$601K
Revenue ~$206M
12-month attrition
6%
Tech: 16.7%
H1B sponsor
NA
Open jobs
40
Last 30 days

Headcount trend

Athens Services went from 282 employees in Jul 2023 to 343 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 31 people joined, 8 left.

Headcount data through Jun 2025

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other226
Operations36
Sales25
HR19
Finance16
Success14
Marketing5
Engineering2

Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.