City of Athens Illinois

In-Town Brush Pickup:         

Brush pickup for in-town residents will be every Monday. 

If there is a holiday, or other circumstance, pickup will be postponed until the next available day. 

Items accepted: 

• Yard waste in paper bags
• Limbs (4 ft sections), branches, and trimmings
• Christmas trees are also accepted, but must be cut into 4 foot sections
• All brush must be put out on the street for collection. 
• The City will not pick up any brush on private property.