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The City will be hosting a FREE Compost and Mulch Giveaway next Saturday, Sept. 27, for South Pasadena residents. Stop by the Arroyo Golf Course Parking Lot (1055 Lohman Lane) between 9:00 am – 12:00 pm. Compost and Mulch will be given away on a first-come, first-served basis to South Pasadena residents ONLY, while supplies …

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Beginning August 25, 2025, Athens Services will deliver new blue recycling and green organics containers to all commercial customers and multifamily/residential customers with bin service. A reminder postcard will be mailed out to these customers this week. Key Reminders: If you have any questions about these new collection services, you can contact Athens Services at …

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Come learn about South Pasadena’s city budget! The Finance Department is hosting a community meeting to open the conversation about the city’s budget for the next fiscal year. Join on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Community Room, located at 1115 El Centro St., South Pasadena. No RSVP needed. …

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The Finance Department will be hosting a Community Budget Meeting on August 6, 2025, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the Community Room, located at 1115 El Centro Street, South Pasadena. This is a great opportunity for the South Pasadena community to ask questions about the budget process to the Finance staff and receive an …

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Athens Services, in partnership with the City of South Pasadena, has launched a new bulky item pick-up program. All residents (including senior citizens) can now request one curbside collection of up to 5 bulky items every calendar quarter at no additional charge. Tenants in multifamily units must coordinate with their property owners or HOA to …

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LAFD quickly contained the Collis Fire to 0.5 acres of brush in the remote Elephant Hill Open Space. No structures damaged. No evacuations. Crews will remain on scene this evening to mop up hot spots. 🔥 Cause is under investigation.👨‍🚒 Response Time: 76 minutes

The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) is on scene and actively working a vegetation fire in the area of Harriman Avenue and Pullman Street, within the Elephant Hill Open Space. This incident, known as the Collis Fire, involves approximately one (1) acre of slow-moving, terrain-driven wildfire burning uphill in light grass to medium brush. 🚫 …

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Friendly reminder to move your cars off your street on your street sweeping day – one parked car can block up to three car lengths of curb! Move your car to ensure proper and thorough sweeping. Street sweeping occurs every other week. To find out when your sweeping day is, visit AthensServices.com/Street-Sweeping.

Are you a homeowner or renter that wants to decrease your utility bills and increase energy efficiency in your home? The San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments’ Efficient San Gabriel Valley (eSGV) program offers free home energy evaluations to help you identify ways to save energy and money. Our appointments include a 30 to 45 …

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