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Dalton-Whitfield Solid Waste Authority
  • Welcome/
  • Company/
    • Blog
    • About Us
    • Directions
    • Contact Us
    • Authority Board Meetings
    • Holiday Schedule
  • Programs/
    • Convenience Centers
    • Old Dixie MSW Landfill
    • Landfill Gas to Energy
    • Materials Recovery Facility
    • Conasauga River Mitigation Bank
    • Household Hazardous Waste Facility
  • Recycling/
    • Recycling 101
    • Special Event Recycling
    • Target Recycling
    • Target Recycling at School
    • Billboard Design Contest
    • Recycling You Can Believe In
  • Education/
    • Recycle & Reuse Articles
    • Mascot Recycling Ben
    • Environmental Education Program
    • Education Program Request Form
    • Secure Your Load
    • 811 Call Before You Dig
    • Code Red Weather Warning
  • Keep Dalton-Whitfield Beautiful/
    • About KDWB
    • Business Beautification Grant Application
    • Volunteer
    • Litter Prevention
    • Adopt a Mile
    • Public Art Projects
    • Beautification Projects
    • Yard of the Month
    • Mini-Grant Report
    • Principal for a Day Challenge Report Form
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Dalton-Whitfield Solid Waste Authority

Recycle & Reuse Articles

Dalton-Whitfield Solid Waste Authority
  • Welcome/
  • Company/
    • Blog
    • About Us
    • Directions
    • Contact Us
    • Authority Board Meetings
    • Holiday Schedule
  • Programs/
    • Convenience Centers
    • Old Dixie MSW Landfill
    • Landfill Gas to Energy
    • Materials Recovery Facility
    • Conasauga River Mitigation Bank
    • Household Hazardous Waste Facility
  • Recycling/
    • Recycling 101
    • Special Event Recycling
    • Target Recycling
    • Target Recycling at School
    • Billboard Design Contest
    • Recycling You Can Believe In
  • Education/
    • Recycle & Reuse Articles
    • Mascot Recycling Ben
    • Environmental Education Program
    • Education Program Request Form
    • Secure Your Load
    • 811 Call Before You Dig
    • Code Red Weather Warning
  • Keep Dalton-Whitfield Beautiful/
    • About KDWB
    • Business Beautification Grant Application
    • Volunteer
    • Litter Prevention
    • Adopt a Mile
    • Public Art Projects
    • Beautification Projects
    • Yard of the Month
    • Mini-Grant Report
    • Principal for a Day Challenge Report Form

Since September 2012 the Recycling and Education Program Coordinator has been writing a weekly column for The Daily Citizen newspaper called "Recycle & Reuse".  The articles focus on educating the community about recycling, how to manage waste properly, and live an environmentally friendly lifestyle.  You can read the column in print every other Wednesday in the Living Section (C section).  This blog contains an excerpt, picture(s) and links to some of the articles that have also been published on the Daily Citizen website.  Suggest a topic or send in your questions by using the form on the Contact Us page. 

Recent "Recycle & Reuse" Articles
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May 21, 2026
5 Most Common Recycling Mistakes I See Every Week
May 21, 2026
May 21, 2026
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May 1, 2026
Local Schools Compete in Recycling Contest
May 1, 2026
May 1, 2026
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May 1, 2026
Last-Minute Ways to Celebrate Earth Day
May 1, 2026
May 1, 2026
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May 1, 2026
Live Animals, Guided Hikes, and Hands-On Learning: Dalton-Whitfield Earth Day Celebration Day Approaches
May 1, 2026
May 1, 2026
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May 1, 2026
Designing Your Yard for Rain
May 1, 2026
May 1, 2026
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May 1, 2026
How You Can Be a Part of the Litter Solution
May 1, 2026
May 1, 2026
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February 27, 2026
Did We Recycle in Ancient and Medieval Times?
February 27, 2026
February 27, 2026
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February 27, 2026
Date Ideas for a Green Valentine’s
February 27, 2026
February 27, 2026
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February 27, 2026
Helping Your Family Change Their Habits
February 27, 2026
February 27, 2026
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February 27, 2026
Dalton Curbside Recycles Over 86,000 Pounds in 2025
February 27, 2026
February 27, 2026
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February 27, 2026
Your Guide to Holiday Recycling
February 27, 2026
February 27, 2026
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February 27, 2026
A Low-Waste and Last-Minute Christmas
February 27, 2026
February 27, 2026
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February 27, 2026
Wins for the Planet in 2025
February 27, 2026
February 27, 2026
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February 27, 2026
Cutting Down on Grocery Costs and Waste
February 27, 2026
February 27, 2026
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February 27, 2026
Planning Ahead for Thanksgiving
February 27, 2026
February 27, 2026
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February 27, 2026
Commonly Used Lithium-Ion Batteries Leading to Landfill Fires
February 27, 2026
February 27, 2026
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February 27, 2026
Protect The Conasauga Blue Burrower
February 27, 2026
February 27, 2026
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February 27, 2026
How to Fail at Composting
February 27, 2026
February 27, 2026
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February 27, 2026
More items now recyclable in Whitfield!
February 27, 2026
February 27, 2026
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August 26, 2025
Is Recycling Cardboard Worth It?
August 26, 2025
August 26, 2025
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August 26, 2025
Dalton Rallies to Save an Endangered Species
August 26, 2025
August 26, 2025
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July 31, 2025
Prepping Your Kid for Recycling at School
July 31, 2025
July 31, 2025
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July 31, 2025
Being a Lazy Environmentalist
July 31, 2025
July 31, 2025
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July 31, 2025
How to be a Lazy Environmentalist
July 31, 2025
July 31, 2025
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June 26, 2025
Local Schools Recycle Almost 450,000 Pounds
June 26, 2025
June 26, 2025
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June 26, 2025
Planting Native in Northwest Georgia Just Got Way Easier
June 26, 2025
June 26, 2025
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June 26, 2025
Ecofriendly Activities in Dalton for Kids this Summer
June 26, 2025
June 26, 2025
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June 26, 2025
Easy Ways to Become Ecofriendly
June 26, 2025
June 26, 2025
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April 29, 2025
Keeping the Spirit of Earth Day in Whitfield
April 29, 2025
April 29, 2025
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April 29, 2025
How to Make Your Easter Green
April 29, 2025
April 29, 2025

July 08, 2019

Challenge Yourself Get Fit and Get Green This Summer

July 08, 2019/ Amy Hartline
Challenge Yourself Get Fit and Get Green This Summer

Whether you prefer to exercise outdoors or inside, you can a more eco-friendly workout.

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