Landfill, Convenience Centers To Be Closed Thursday, November 25

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 12:00 pm on Wednesday, November 24 including the McGaughey Chapel location that is normally closed on Wednesdays. All four sites will be closed on Thursday, November 25 in observance of Thanksgiving Day. All locations will reopen on Friday, November 26 from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm and resume normal hours.

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

Thanksgiving Day Holiday Schedule:

• Wednesday, November 24, 2021 – All Locations OPEN - EARLY CLOSING: 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM (McGaughey Chapel Normally Closed)

• Thursday, November 25, 2021 – All Locations CLOSED – Thanksgiving Day

• Friday, November 26, 2021 – All Locations OPEN – 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM (Resume Normal Schedule)

America Recycles Day Billboard Contest Announced for Fall 2021

Competing middle schools will receive free art supplies for their classrooms and one student will have their artwork displayed on two billboards in Whitfield County.

The Dalton-Whitfield Solid Waste Authority is pleased to announce the 12th Annual America Recycles Day Billboard Contest for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders attending public or private schools participating in the Target Recycling at School program in Whitfield County. This year, students can participate whether they are attending classes virtually or in person.

Students are invited to design a billboard in keeping with the spirit of America Recycles Day, which is celebrated yearly on November 15. The top design out of the three grade levels will be displayed during the month of November on two billboards in Whitfield County.

 The artwork is easy to design at home because students only need one piece of 8.5” by 11” white paper and coloring tools. This way, parents of middle school students staying at home this semester can have them compete as well.

Schools in Whitfield County eligible to participate include Eastbrook Middle, New Hope Middle, North Whitfield Middle, Valley Point Middle, Westside Middle, Dalton Middle, Northstar School, Crossroads Academy, Christian Heritage School, and Learning Tree School.

During the 2020 contest, Eastbrook Middle School 7th grader, Bricia Manzanares, won first place overall. Her design includes the phrase, “Recycle with Recycling Ben” which was one of the themes of the contest. The artwork bright with a portrait of Dalton Recycling Center’s Recycling Ben. It uses simple, but thoughtful details to encourage us to recycle paper, cardboard, and water bottles to help our planet.

Themes for this year are, “I Recycle. Do You” and “I recycle with Recycling Ben!” First, second, and third place prizes will be given in each of the school’s entrants. The grand prize is chosen from each of the first-place winners. All schools that compete will receive free school art supplies.

The Contest Guide with two versions of the official entry form can be downloaded at www.DWSWA.org. The deadline for entries is October 11, 2021. There is no entry fee, however, an official entry form needs to be included with the artwork. Winners will be announced on October 18. 

For more information contact Amy Hartline, Recycling and Education Program Coordinator, at 706-278-5001 or e-mail: ahartline@dwswa.org. To learn more about America Recycles Day visit www.americarecyclesday.org.

Landfill, Convenience Centers To Be Closed for Labor Day

Facilities closed in observance of Labor Day

Four Dalton-Whitfield Solid Waste Authority facilities will be closed on Monday, September 6, 2021 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 7, 2021 from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm.  For more information visit www.DWSWA.org or call 706-277-2545.

Labor Day Holiday Schedule:

Saturday, September 4, 2021 - All Locations Open - Normal Hours (7:00 am – 3:00 pm)

 

Monday, September 6, 2021 – All Locations Closed

 

Tuesday, September 7, 2021 – All Locations Open (7:00 am – 6:00 pm)  (Westside Normally Closed)

 

Wednesday, September 8, 2021 – Resume Normal Operating Days and Hours (McGaughey Chapel Closed)

Facilities closed Monday, July 5th, in observance of Independence Day

Facilities closed in observance of Independence Day

 Four Dalton-Whitfield Solid Waste Authority facilities will be closed on Monday, July 5, 2021 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 Tuesday, July 6, 2021 from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm.  For more information visit www.DWSWA.org or call 706-277-2545.

Independence Day Holiday Schedule:

Saturday, July 3, 2021 – All Locations Open (7:00 am – 3:00 pm)

Sunday, July 4, 2021 – All Locations Closed

Monday, July 5, 2021 – All Locations Closed

Tuesday, July 6, 2021 – All Locations Open (7:00 am – 6:00 pm)

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Dalton-Whitfield Solid Waste Authority

·         Website: www.DWSWA.org

Amy Hartline

Recycling & Education Program Coordinator

·         E-mail: ahartline@dwswa.org

·         Office: 706-278-5001

Fax: 706-278-4991

Landfill, Convenience Centers To Be Closed Monday

Facilities closed in observance of Memorial Day

(Dalton, GA, May 25, 2021) –  Four Dalton-Whitfield Solid Waste Authority facilities will be closed on Monday, May 31, 2021 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, June 1, 2021 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 29, 2021 - All Locations Open - Normal Hours (7am – 3pm)

Monday, May 31, 2021 – All Locations Closed

Tuesday, June 1, 2021 – All Locations Open (7am – 6pm)   (Westside Normally Closed)

Wednesday, June 2, 2021 – Resume Normal Operating Days and Hours (McGaughey Chapel Closed)