Full-Time
Division Vice President
Landfill & Organics
Athens Services
201-500 employees
Waste collection, recycling, and environmental services
No salary listed
Riverside, CA, USA
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- Experience managing landfill and organics operations, including landfill locations and a compost facility.
- Ability to manage full profit and loss responsibility, revenue growth, cost management, compliance, personnel development, capital projects, and budget development.
- Ability to interact with municipal leadership, including Public Works departments, City Managers, and City Council Members.
- Ability to manage operating contracts with municipalities and ensure compliance.
- Ability to manage maintenance programs for on- and off-highway fleets, including program development and auditing processes.
- Ability to develop and manage programs that maximize landfill density and airspace savings.
- Ability to manage technical consultants and operations teams in preparing annual site operating plans, including fill sequence, winterization, and drainage plans.
- Knowledge of composting operations, key performance indicators, process improvement, and production of compost and mulch.
- Ability to lead sales of organic products profitably.
- Ability to interact with regulatory agencies, including water quality control, air management, CalRecycle, local enforcement, and land-use authorities.
- Ability to ensure workforce training and development through guidance and coaching.
- Ability to engage in interviewing and hiring qualified personnel.
- Ability to determine workflow and staffing levels, monitor equipment operations and maintenance, conduct safety training, and ensure regulatory and occupational safety compliance.
- Manage the performance of general managers and operations and maintenance managers.
- Manage day-to-day operations and maintenance to meet performance standards and productivity metrics.
- Manage the full profit and loss responsibility of assigned operations, including contract management, revenue growth, cost management, compliance, personnel development, capital projects, and budget development.
- Interact with municipal leadership, including Public Works departments, City Managers, and City Council Members.
- Oversee sales and marketing activities to support location growth.
- Manage operating contracts with municipalities and ensure full compliance as the contract manager.
- Manage implementation of maintenance programs for the full on- and off-highway fleet, including program development and auditing processes.
- Develop and manage programs to maximize landfill density and airspace savings.
- Manage technical consultants and operations teams in preparing annual site operating plans, including fill sequence, winterization, and drainage plans.
- Manage composting operations using key performance indicators to drive process improvement and production of high-quality compost and mulch.
- Lead sales of organic products to ensure continuous profitable product movement.
- Interact with regulatory agencies, including the Regional Water Quality Control Board, Air Management District, CalRecycle, Local Enforcement Agency, and jurisdictional land-use authorities.
- Ensure workforce training and development by providing guidance and coaching.
- Provide customer service and customer retention.
- Conduct weekly staff meetings with the management team.
- Encourage internal growth through personnel development opportunities.
- Develop and implement a team-focused work environment.
- Provide monthly projection data and analysis and review year-to-date and prior-year budget comparisons.
- Ensure facilities meet all federal and state regulations, Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements, and local requirements.
- Establish procedures to ensure the safety of employees, customers, and visitors.
- Engage employees through feedback and recognition to create a safe work environment.
- Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of facilities, equipment, and property through inspections and preventive maintenance programs.
Athens Services provides waste collection, recycling, and environmental services for residential, commercial, and public-sector customers in the greater Los Angeles area. It operates through a fleet of trucks and local facilities to collect trash, recycle materials, and compost waste, and it uses reuse and recycling to divert resources from landfills. The company emphasizes personalized, community-focused service and investment in people, technology, and the environment. It differentiates itself by being family-owned and operating with a focus on The Athens Way—great service, strong people, safety, and sustainability—rather than competing purely on scale. The goal is to deliver reliable service while fostering a safe, healthy, and sustainable environment for generations to come.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
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Headquarters
La Puente, California
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Irwindale MRF can divert nearly 200,000 tons yearly from landfills.
- Ventura County expansion and Thousand Oaks operations deepen revenue across Southern California.
- Pomona recycling ambassador and training programs strengthen municipal relationships and workforce supply.
What critics are saying
- Athens sued AIG on March 24, 2026, over PFAS-related pollution defense coverage.
- Antelope Valley contamination lawsuits keep pulling Athens into expensive environmental litigation.
- Illegal dumping allegations from 2025 threaten contracts, permits, and brand trust if regulators escalate.
What makes Athens Services unique
- Irwindale MRF opened April 3, 2026, using AI sorting and 70 tons-hour capacity.
- Athens serves Ventura County and Thousand Oaks with a new operations and sustainability center.
- Pomona partnerships with Citrus College and Camino Real build local driver and mechanic pipelines.
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Company News
Athens Services hosts ribbon-cutting ceremony for Irwindale MRF. Home - news - Athens Services hosts ribbon-cutting ceremony for Irwindale MRF. Irwindale MRF ribbon-cutting ceremony marks major milestone. Athens Services recently hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new state-of-the-art Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) in the City of Irwindale. What is the Irwindale MRF? The Irwindale MRF is a state-of-the-art Materials Recovery Facility operated by Athens Services that processes residential, commercial, and construction waste using advanced AI-powered sorting technology to improve recycling efficiency and sustainability. State-of-the-Art Irwindale MRF facility features and capabilities. This facility processes a mix of material streams including residential and commercial single stream recycling, C&D materials, organic materials, as well as being open to the public for self-hauling. Sitting on 17-acres and powered in part by solar energy, the Silver LEED Irwindale MRF is equipped with AI and advanced sorting technology. Irwindale MRF supports sustainability in the 626 region. "This facility proudly represents Athens Services' commitment to investing in modern technology to help our cities divert waste from landfills and focus more on sustainable practices, "noted Gary Clifford, Senior Executive Vice President, Government Affairs. "Our presence in Irwindale has always been strong. Along with this highly advanced MRF, we have our hauling yard, our Irwindale Office Center, and provide service to both residential and commercial customers. We greatly value our role as a trusted and collaborative partner to the City." Gary Clifford, Senior Executive Vice President, Government Affairs, Athens Services Anthony Bertrand, Executive Vice President, Athens Services Irwindale MRF leadership highlights vision & impact. Anthony Bertrand, Executive Vice President described the Irwindale MRF as "a labor of love... nearly two decades in the making," emphasizing the strong collaboration between Athens Services, its partners, and the City of Irwindale. Highlighting the facility's impact, they noted it will be "among the highest producing material recovery facilities in the nation," capable of processing massive volumes with advanced technology that captures up to 95% of recoverable materials. Beyond innovation, the project reflects a deeper mission - "a meaningful commitment to environmental stewardship and regional sustainability" - while also creating jobs and long-term opportunities, proving what's possible when "public and private partners share a long-term vision." Irwindale MRF: 20 years in the making. With more than 20 years in the making, this flagship MRF represents a significant milestone not only for Athens Services, but also for the City of Irwindale and Southern California. City of Irwindale leadership supports the new MRF. "Athens Services has been a valued part of the Irwindale community for many years, and we're proud to celebrate the opening of this new MRF in our city," said Irwindale Mayor H. Manuel Ortiz. "This investment brings advanced recycling technology, supports local jobs, and reflects our shared commitment to building a more sustainable future for our region." H. Manuel Ortiz, Mayor of Irwindale
Athens Services proudly supports CHiPs for Kids Toy Drive. Athens Services is proud to support the California Highway Patrol's annual CHiPs for Kids Toy Drive, a meaningful holiday tradition that helps deliver new, unwrapped toys to children and teens in need across Southern California. As a family-owned company rooted in the communities Company serve, giving back is part of who Company is, and CHiPs for Kids is one of the ways Company come together to spread kindness and joy during the season. This year, Athens teamed up with CHP and community partners at multiple toy drive locations including West Covina, Ontario, Commerce, and Thousand Oaks. The CBS Los Angeles coverage captured the heart of the effort, highlighting the generosity of residents who showed up to donate and the incredible teamwork that helps make the toy drive successful year after year. Company is grateful to everyone who donated, volunteered, and helped make a difference. Every toy collected represents a brighter holiday moment for a child, and Company is honored to play a role in supporting families throughout its service areas. From all of Company at Athens Services, thank you for helping bring holiday cheer to its communities. CBS News Los Angeles Emmy Award - winning anchor Amy Johnson speaks with Rondi Guthrie, Vice President of Government Affairs at Athens Services. CBS News coverage of CHiPs for Kids Toy Drive. Athens Services was featured on CBS Los Angeles for its participation in the CHiPs for Kids Toy Drive. Watch the full segments below:
In June 2025, Athens Services launched its Irwindale MRF, processing 70 tons per hour.
Company is proud to share that Athens Services has been named the 2025 business of the year by the San Pedro Chamber of Commerce.
Athens is set to host the inaugural Europe-Africa Tourism Investment Summit on Monday, May 5, at the Grand Resort Lagonissi, gathering top-level officials, investors, and industry leaders to accelerate green and sustainable tourism development across Africa.