Landfill, Convenience Centers To Be Closed for Labor Day

Facilities closed in observance of Labor Day

 (Dalton, GA, August 28, 2023) –  Four Dalton-Whitfield Solid Waste Authority facilities will be closed on Monday, September 4, 2023 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 5, 2023 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, September 2, 2023 - All Locations Open - Normal Hours (7:00 am – 3:00 pm)

Monday, September 4, 2023 – All Locations Closed

Tuesday, September 5, 2023 – All Locations Open (7:00 am – 6:00 pm)  (Westside Normally Closed)

Wednesday, September 6, 2023 – Resume Normal Operating Days and Hours (McGaughey Chapel Closed)

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Dalton-Whitfield Solid Waste Authority

-          Website: www.DWSWA.org

Amy Hartline

Recycling & Education Program Coordinator

-          E-mail: ahartline@dwswa.org

-          Office: 706-278-4001

-          Cell: 706-264-3718

America Recycles Day Billboard Contest Announced for Fall 2023

The Dalton-Whitfield Solid Waste Authority is pleased to announce the 14th 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.

2023's winner, Juliana’s billboard on Glenwood Avenue which was shown off to residents for months after the contest ended.

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 Junior High, Hammond Creek Middle, Northstar School, Crossroads Academy, Christian Heritage School, and Learning Tree School.

During the 2022 contest, New Hope Middle School 7th grader, Juliana Madrigal, won first place overall. Her design includes the phrase, “I recycle with Recycling Ben!” which was one of the themes of the contest. The artwork shows off the Dalton-Whitfield Solid Waste Authority’s mascot, Recycling Ben along with a set of drawing of items you can put in your recycling bin such as milk jugs, cardboard boxes, and worksheets. It is a detailed and clear drawing that is designed well for the message to be understandable while quickly driving by.

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 16, 2022. 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.

Business Beautification Micro-Grants Available

Keep Dalton-Whitfield Beautiful’s committee for Beautification and Community Greening is pleased to announce the availability of the second annual Business Beautification Micro-Grants in celebration of National Planting Day 2023.  Keep Dalton-Whitfield Beautiful Business Beautification Micro-Grant is an effort to help local businesses create inviting and beautiful spaces that are owned by the business and visible to the public. These grants are available for up to $500 each and can be used for exterior beautification improvements and all local organizations are encouraged to apply including non-profits and schools.

Last year this grant was used to create a beautiful mural at City Park Elementary School led by principal Kim Rhyne.

Interested organizations may use the grant to purchase exterior painting or murals, signage, awnings, planting, and more. Keep Dalton-Whitfield Beautiful hopes this micro-grant can help local businesses improve their exterior and the overall beauty of our community.

Submissions must be submitted by September 1, 2023. The Keep Dalton-Whitfield Business Beautification Grant Program application will be scored using the Program Matrix and then determined and approved by the KDWB Beautification Committee. Businesses will receive an email and call on September 8, 2023 with information on the status of their application.

To apply for the grant the business or organization must be locally owned and located in Whitfield County or the city of Dalton. The form requires that each applicant describe the concept of the proposed improvement, a picture of the existing project area, and an itemized project estimate cost.

­Projects should take place in fall and winter and be completed no later than Saturday, December 2, 2023.   At the end, grantees will submit a short project summary that will include volunteer hours, actual costs, list of other organizations involved, evaluation of project meeting the goal/purpose intended, and before and after photos. 10% of the grant will be held by Keep Dalton-Whitfield Beautiful until the report is submitted.

Applications can be submitted by completing the form at https://www.dwswa.org/dalton-whitfield-business-beautification and emailing to ahartline@dwswa.org or mailing the downloaded form to Keep Dalton-Whitfield Beautiful P.O. Box 3392 Dalton, Ga 30722-3392. For questions regarding the form or any aspects of your proposed project call executive director Amy Hartline at 706-278-5001.  

Landfill, Convenience Centers Closed in observance of Independence Day

Four Dalton-Whitfield Solid Waste Authority facilities will be closed on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 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 Wednesday, July 5, 2023 from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm.  For more information visit www.DWSWA.org or call 706-277-2545.

Independence Day Holiday Schedule:

Tuesday, July 4, 2023 – All Locations Closed

Wednesday, July 5, 2023 – All Locations Open (McGaughey Chapel normally closed) (7:00 am – 6:00 pm)

Landfill, Convenience Centers To Be Closed Memorial Day

 Four Dalton-Whitfield Solid Waste Authority facilities will be closed on Monday, May 29, 2023 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 30, 2023 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 27, 2023 - All Locations Open - Normal Hours (7am – 3pm)

Monday, May 29, 2023 – All Locations Closed

Tuesday, May 30, 2023 – All Locations Open (7am – 6pm)   (Westside Normally Closed)

Wednesday, May 31, 2023 – Resume Normal Operating Days and Hours (McGaughey Chapel Closed)