Athens says 50 percent trash hauling increase still a deal

by Kevin CodyThe Hermosa Beach City Council voted 3-2 at its Tuesday, May 10 meeting, to enter negotiations with Athens Services to extend the company’s trash hauling and street sweeping contract for up to 10 years. The two contracts are scheduled to expire in June 2023.New contract proposals presented by Athens call for a 47 percent to 53 percent increase in residential trash hauling fees, phased in over three to five years. Athens is also asking for an annual rate adjustment