County Residents
County residents can purchase a 96-gallon pink garbage can but will have to pick up the can at the city’s Sanitation Department at:
Athens Public Works Building
1600 Elm Street West
Athens, AL 35611
Smaller cans are available from the Athens-Limestone Hospital Foundation.
For county residents, there is a limit of 32 gallons per can or bag and a weight not to exceed 40 pounds per can or bag.
Other Uses
Other uses for the pink can include storage of Christmas decorations or to hold items for recycling.
Purchase a Pink Garbage Can
To purchase a pink garbage can, go to
Giving with the Athens-Limestone Hospital Foundation.