Landfill, Convenience Centers Announce Holiday Hours

Facilities closed in observance of Christmas Eve, Day, and New Year’s Day

The Dalton-Whitfield Solid Waste Authority has announced the holiday hours of operation for its four facilities in Whitfield County. Locations include the Old Dixie Hwy. Landfill & Convenience Center, McGaughey Chapel Convenience Center in Cohutta, Westside Convenience Center in Rocky Face, and the M.L. King Convenience Center in Dalton. 

All locations will be closing early at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 24th and closed Wednesday, December 25th in observance of Christmas and re-open on Thursday, December 26th regular hours. Locations will be closed on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 in observance of New Year’s Day, and re-open on Monday, Thursday January 2, 2025 regular hours.

For more information call 706-277-2545 or visit www.DWSWA.org.

Holiday Schedule - Christmas, New Year’s:

·  Tuesday, December 24, 2024 – CLOSING EARLY

·  Wednesday, December 25, 2024 – CLOSED

·  Friday, December 26, 2024 - OPEN

·  Wednesday, January 1, 2025 – CLOSED

·  Thursday, January 2, 2025 – OPEN

Landfill, Convenience Centers To Be Closed Thursday, November 23

Facilities closed in observance of Thanksgiving Day

The Dalton-Whitfield Solid Waste Authority has announced the holiday hours of operation for it’s four facilities in Whitfield County. Locations include the Old Dixie Landfill & Convenience Center, McGaughey Chapel Convenience Center in Cohutta, Westside Convenience Center in Rocky Face, and the M.L. King Convenience Center in Dalton. 

All locations will be closing early and will be open from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm on Wednesday, November 27 including the McGaughey Chapel location that is normally closed on Wednesdays. All four sites will be closed on Thursday, November 28 in observance of Thanksgiving Day. All locations will reopen on Friday, November 29 from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm and resume normal hours.

For more information visit www.DWSWA.org or call 706-277-2445.

Thanksgiving Day Holiday Schedule:

• Wednesday, November 27, 2024 – All Locations OPEN - EARLY CLOSING: 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM  (McGaughey Chapel Normally Closed)

• Thursday, November 28, 2024 – All Locations CLOSED – Thanksgiving Day

• Friday, November 29, 2024 – All Locations OPEN – 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM (Resume Normal Schedule)

Landfill, Convenience Centers To Be Closed for Labor Day

Four Dalton-Whitfield Solid Waste Authority facilities will be closed on Monday, September 2, 2024 in observance of Labor Day. Locations include the Old Dixie Landfill & Convenience Center, McGaughey Chapel Convenience Center, Westside Convenience Center, and the M.L. King Convenience Center. 

All locations will reopen on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm.  For more information visit www.DWSWA.org or call 706-277-2444.

Labor Day Holiday Schedule:

Saturday, August 31, 2024 - All Locations Open - Normal Hours (7:00 am – 3:00 pm)

Monday, September 2, 2024 – All Locations Closed

Tuesday, September 3, 2024 – All Locations Open (7:00 am – 6:00 pm)  (Westside Normally Closed)

Wednesday, September 4, 2024 – Resume Normal Operating Days and Hours (McGaughey Chapel Closed)

Independence Day Closing

Four Dalton-Whitfield Solid Waste Authority facilities will be closed on Thursday, July 4, 2024 in observance of Independence Day. Locations include the Old Dixie Landfill & Convenience Center, McGaughey Chapel Convenience Center, Westside Convenience Center, and the M.L. King Convenience Center. 

All locations will be open on Friday, July 5, 2024 from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm.  For more information visit www.DWSWA.org or call 706-277-2545.

Independence Day Holiday Schedule:

Thursday, July 4, 2024 – All Locations Closed

Friday, July 5, 2024 – All Locations Open (7:00 am – 6:00 pm)

Saturday, July 6, 2024 – All Locations Open (7:00 am – 3:00 pm)

Landfill, Convenience Centers To Be Closed Memorial Day

 Four Dalton-Whitfield Solid Waste Authority facilities will be closed on Monday, May 27, 2024 in observance of Memorial Day.  Locations include the Old Dixie Landfill & Convenience Center, McGaughey Chapel Convenience Center, Westside Convenience Center, and the M.L. King Convenience Center. 

 All locations will reopen on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm.  For more information visit www.DWSWA.org or call 706-277-2545.

Memorial Day Holiday Schedule:

Saturday, May 25, 2024 - All Locations Open - Normal Hours (7am – 3pm)

Monday, May 27, 2024 – All Locations Closed

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 – All Locations Open (7am – 6pm)   (Westside Normally Closed)

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 – Resume Normal Operating Days and Hours (McGaughey Chapel Closed)