Walker County Landfill Brush Pile Benefits Local Schools

Posted on by Joe Legge
7 children stand looking in awe at mulch being dumped out of a truck

Walker County’s Solid Waste and Public Works departments are helping provide a real-world lesson in sustainability to agriculture students across the county. Approximately 65 tons of excess mulch from the landfill’s mulch program have been delivered and distributed to area schools for use with their agriculture classes. Students at Chattanooga Valley Middle, Saddle Ridge Elementary … Continue reading Walker County Landfill Brush Pile Benefits Local Schools

Side Door Recycling Bin Improves Accessibility at Landfill

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a dark colored truck parks in front of a blue recycling bin that has side access doors to put materials in it

At the request of Chairwoman Angie Teems, and in response to community input, the Walker County Landfill worked with our recycler, Smurfit Westrock, to obtain a recycling container with sliding side doors for easier access. The existing container has proven to be too tall for many residents, making it difficult to unload materials. This new … Continue reading Side Door Recycling Bin Improves Accessibility at Landfill

Over 3,000 Tires Collected During 2025 Tire Amnesty Day in Walker County

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A man in a yellow vest checks on a driver hauling a load of tires in a yellow truck

The Walker County Landfill played host to another succesful Retire Your Tires Amnesty Day event this month. On November 8th, residents could drop off their old, unwanted tires at the landfill or a satellite location in Rossville for free. The landfill collected 3,100 tires and Rossville collected 255 tires, for a total of 3,355 tires … Continue reading Over 3,000 Tires Collected During 2025 Tire Amnesty Day in Walker County

Retire Your Tires Amnesty Day Returns November 8th

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6 people unload tires from two trucks into a giant trailer

The Walker County Landfill (5120 N Marble Top Road, Chickamauga) will play host to this year's Retire Your Tires Amnesty Day on Saturday, November 8th from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. During the event, car and light truck tires with wheel sizes 20-inches or smaller will be accepted, as well as ATV (all-terrain vehicle) tires, free of charge. … Continue reading Retire Your Tires Amnesty Day Returns November 8th

Unsecured Loads Could Lead to Fines or Jail Time

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Sign regarding State Law of unsecured loads

Chickamauga, GA - Walker County will step up its education and enforcement of the state’s unsecured and uncovered load law this month in an effort to address a growing concern over roadside trash. Georgia law (O.C.G.A. 40-6-248.1) clearly states no vehicle shall be driven or moved on any public road unless such vehicle is constructed or … Continue reading Unsecured Loads Could Lead to Fines or Jail Time

Porter, Legge & Gily Take On New Roles

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A woman in a black jacket is on the left, a man with a blue shirt and brown jacket is in the middle, and a man with a red shirt and dark glasses is on the right.

Several current Walker County Government employees started the new year with new responsibilities. Dakiya Porter started her career with Walker County in 2020 as an administrative assistant and most recently served as a communications specialist. During her tenure with the county, she has also managed the COVID-19 Hotline call center and has been interim manager at the Walker … Continue reading Porter, Legge & Gily Take On New Roles

Walker County Landfill to Close January 6-16 for Repairs

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Buildings and trailors at a landfill

Chickamauga, GA (December 27, 2024)  The Walker County Landfill will be closed to all customers for a ten-day period early next year. A number of necessary repairs and renovations will take place between January 6 and January 16. Some of the work scheduled to take place includes replacing several structural columns, building panel and the … Continue reading Walker County Landfill to Close January 6-16 for Repairs

Holiday Schedule for County Offices & Annual Recycling Awareness Day

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A 100 year old three story courthouse made from a light brown/off white brick. Green Christmas wreaths hang from the windows.

Walker County Government offices will be closed on Tuesday, December 24, Wednesday, December 25 and Wednesday, January 1. The landfill will also be closed on these days. The county’s annual recycling day will be on Wednesday, December 27. This is our day to raise awareness that recycling is available for free at the landfill. The following … Continue reading Holiday Schedule for County Offices & Annual Recycling Awareness Day

Walker County Board of Commissioner Budget Work Session Audio – June 3, 2024

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20 departments presented their FY 2025 budget requests to the Walker County Board of Commissioners during a work session earlier this week. Walker County operates on an October 1 to September 30 fiscal year, so a new budget must be approved by September 30. You can listen to the budget work session here: https://walkercountyga.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/FY25-Budget-Hearing.mp3 SUBSCRIBE … Continue reading Walker County Board of Commissioner Budget Work Session Audio – June 3, 2024