Facilities Closed in Observance of Labor Day

Facilities closed in observance of Labor Day

Four Dalton-Whitfield Solid Waste Authority facilities will be closed on Monday, Sept. 7, 2020 in observance of Labor Day.

All locations will be closed September 7, 2020 on Monday and will open from 7 am to 6 pm on September 8, 2020, Tuesday.

Locations include;

• Old Dixie Landfill & Convenience Center

• McGaughey Chapel Convenience Center

• Westside Convenience Center

• M.L. King Convenience Center.

All locations will be open on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020, from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm. For more information visit www.DWSWA.org or call 706-277-2545.

America Recycles Day Billboard Contest Announced for Fall 2020

2019'S WINNER, MARIA MALDANADO’S CLEAN AND CLEVER BILLBOARD.

The Dalton-Whitfield Solid Waste Authority is pleased to announce the 11th 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 2019 contest, Eastbrook Middle School 8th grader, Maria Maldando, won first place overall. Her design includes the phrase, “I Recycle, Do You?” which was one of the themes of the contest. The artwork is clean and easy to read. It plays with the typography to create neat imagery that reminds us that by recycling we help save our trees and the overall planet.

(See previous winning billboard designs here.)

Themes for this year are, “I want to be recycled!” 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. 

The Contest Guide with two versions of the official entry form can be downloaded at www.DWSWA.org. The deadline for entries is October 12, 2020. There is no entry fee, however, an official entry form needs to be included with the artwork. Winners will be announced on October 19. 

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.

Harvey Levitt Receives SWANA Life Member Award

During his time at DWSWA, Harvey would give tours of the grounds and describe the thought and work that went into each decision at DWSWA.

Harvey Levitt, a former Operations Manager at the Dalton-Whitfield Solid Waste Authority, has been awarded the Solid Waste Authority of North America’s (SWANA) Life Member Award by The International Awards Committee and the SWANA Board of Directors.

SWANA has awarded Harvey, “for [his] long involvement and contributions to the Solid Waste Association of North America and to the field of municipal solid waste management.” This award also gifts Harvey with a full membership in SWANA and its chapters, without charge, from this point forward.

Mr. Levitt has more than 25 years of experience in solid waste management in both the private and the public sector. He helped create the Target Recycling program that helps all Whitfield County schools and over 250 community businesses participate in recycling. He served for 18 years at DWSWA, overseeing a very successful solid waste management program, before retiring in December 2012. 

Georgia Chapter President Suki Janssen nominated Harvey for this award and described, “how training participants love [his] ‘patient, kind and calm demeanor and solid waste knowledge.’” Harvey has previously received the “Professional Achievement Award-Public Sector” by the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) in the past.

The prestigious SWANA Life Member Award may only be given to one member per year. Consideration for the award includes the member’s length of service, commitment to SWANA and its chapters, and superior commitment and service to his employer. After his dedication and valuable impact for DWSWA and the community, he is fully deserving of this award. 

About SWANA: SWANA is an organization of more than 10,000 public and private sector professionals committed to advancing from solid waste management to resource management through their shared emphasis on education, advocacy and research. For more than 50 years, SWANA has been the leading association in the solid waste management field. SWANA serves industry professionals through technical conferences, certifications, publications, and a large offering of technical training courses.

The Authority Board meeting including members from the Dalton City Council and Whitfield County Commissioners pictured with Harvey and former director Norman Barashick

Landfill, Convenience Centers Closed on Independence Day

Landfill, Convenience Centers Closed on Independence Day

(Dalton, GA, June 17, 2020) –  Four Dalton-Whitfield Solid Waste Authority facilities will be closed on Saturday, July 4, 2020 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 Monday, July 6, 2020 from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm.  For more information visit www.DWSWA.org or call 706-277-2545.

Independence Day Holiday Schedule:

Friday, July 3, 2020 – All Locations Open (7:00 am – 6:00 pm)

Saturday, July 4, 2020 – All Locations Closed

Sunday, July 5, 2020 – All Locations Closed

Monday, July 6, 2020 – All Locations Open (7:00 am – 6:00 pm)

Volunteer Spotlight! The Cowan Law Firm

Picking up trash along a city street and then handling a business dispute? All in a day’s work at The Cowan Law Firm. Last year, the Cowan Law Firm joined up with us through our Adopt-a-Mile program. They committed to cleaning up litter and keeping an entire mile of Dalton clean throughout the year.

Each quarter they pick up supplies like trash bags, grabbers, and gloves and take to Thornton Avenue to pick up litter dropped by passersby. After a full year, the Cowan Law Firm has removed hundreds of pounds of litter from our community.

Not only are they creating a better Dalton, but they are also creating a better world. The entire city of Dalton is a watershed which means that each piece of litter not picked up makes its way into the ocean. 80% of marine litter including marine plastics is from land-based sources, just like Dalton. Because of people like the volunteers at Cowan Law Firm, we’re able to cut down on our litter sources!

Check out a snippet of their blog below;

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Love it! Don’t Trash it!

We have two things for you today: a story of success and a nod of appreciation.

The Cowan Law Firm began their day picking up litter through the Adopt-A-Mile program championed by Keep Dalton Whitfield Beautiful. As participants of this program, Rob, Brian, and Scott have committed to removing litter from both sides of Thornton Avenue between Tyler St. and Hamilton Medical Center quarterly each year.

We Heart Dalton ❤

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To finish reading their blog post about their experience adopting a mile, click here.