Landfill, Convenience Centers Announce Holiday Hours

Facilities closed in observance of Christmas Day and New Year’s 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 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 closed on Saturday, December 24, 2022 in observance of Christmas Eve, and re-open on Monday, December 26, 2022 from 7 am to 6 pm. All locations will be closing early on Saturday, December 31, 2022 in observance of New Year’s Eve, and re-open on Monday, January 2, 2023 from 7 am to 6 pm.

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

Holiday Schedule - Christmas, New Year’s:

• CLOSED CHRISTMAS EVE, DECEMBER 24, 2022

• EARLY CLOSING SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2022 - 7 AM – 12 PM

• NORMAL HOURS MONDAY MONDAY, JANUARY 2, 2023

Landfill, Convenience Centers To Be Closed Thursday, November 24

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 23 including the McGaughey Chapel location that is normally closed on Wednesdays. All four sites will be closed on Thursday, November 24 in observance of Thanksgiving Day. All locations will reopen on Friday, November 25 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 23, 2022 – All Locations OPEN - EARLY CLOSING: 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM (McGaughey Chapel Normally Closed)

• Thursday, November 24, 2022 – All Locations CLOSED – Thanksgiving Day

• Friday, November 25, 2022 – All Locations OPEN – 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM (Resume Normal Schedule)

Dalton-Whitfield Solid Waste Authority Locations Closed for Independence Day

Facilities closed in observance of Independence Day

(Dalton, GA, June 21, 2021) –  Four Dalton-Whitfield Solid Waste Authority facilities will be closed on Monday, July 4, 2022 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 5, 2022 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 2, 2022 – All Locations Open (7:00 am – 3:00 pm)

Sunday, July 3, 2022 – All Locations Closed

Monday, July 4, 2022 – All Locations Closed

Tuesday, July 5, 2022 – All Locations Open (7:00 am – 6:00 pm)

Landfill, Convenience Centers To Be Closed for Memorial Day

Landfill, Convenience Centers To Be Closed Monday

Facilities closed in observance of Memorial Day

(Dalton, GA, May 25, 2022) –  Four Dalton-Whitfield Solid Waste Authority facilities will be closed on Monday, May 30, 2022 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 31, 2022 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 28, 2022 - All Locations Open - Normal Hours (7am – 3pm)

Monday, May 30, 2022 – All Locations Closed

Tuesday, May 31, 2022 – All Locations Open (7am – 6pm)   (Westside Normally Closed)

Wednesday, June 1, 2022 – Resume Normal Operating Days and Hours (McGaughey Chapel Closed)

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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

-          Cell: 706-264-1868

-          Fax: 706-278-4991

DELAYED OPENINGS MARCH 12, 2022

DWSWA convenience centers will be having delayed openings on March 12, 2022 until 9:00 a.m. due to winter weather conditions. Call ahead at 706-277-2545 with any inquiries after 9:00 a.m.. Thank you.

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 Blvd. Convenience Center in Dalton.