Walker County Landfill Brush Pile Benefits Local Schools

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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

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 This Week – Episode 11 (April 5, 2024)

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Preparations are underway for a big event at the Walker County Landfill. The Retire Your Tires Amnesty Day returns April 20th, in advance of Earth Day. In this episode, we get you set for the event. SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE channel to watch this video. http://walkercountyga.gov/tag/podcast/feed

Annual Recycling Day is Thursday, December 29, 2022

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wrapped Christmas presents

The Walker County Landfill's annual recycling day is Thursday, December 29. The following items will be accepted: Penned mail & greeting cards, paper egg cartons, paperboard boxes, #1-7 plastic bottles & jugs, plastic lids & caps (do not flatten), file folders, blueprints, plastic bags, cans (do not crush), magazines, brochures, catalogs, white or pastel office … Continue reading Annual Recycling Day is Thursday, December 29, 2022

Schedule Changes for Walker County Government for Remainder of 2022

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Happy Holidays

Walker County Government offices will be closed for the holidays on the following dates: Friday, December 23 Monday, December 26 Monday, January 2 The Walker County Landfill will be open Friday, December 23 and closed on Saturday, December 24 and Monday, December 26. Also, the landfill will be open Saturday, December 31 and closed on … Continue reading Schedule Changes for Walker County Government for Remainder of 2022

Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio – 8-12-21

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The following occurred at the Board of Commissioners meeting on August 12, 2021: -Public hearing on Walker County Landfill Expansion -Public hearing on adoption of 2021 Code Book -Ordinance adopting the 2021 Code Book -Resolution to add fees that were previously in the Code Book to the fee schedule -Resolution to adopt policies for Walker … Continue reading Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio – 8-12-21

Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio – 5-27-21

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The following occurred at the Board of Commissioner’s meeting on 5-27-21: Resolutions to appoint members to the NWGA Region 1 Emergency Medical Services Council & Lookout Mountain Community Services Board Resolution to appoint a Chief Building Official Resolution to declare county property as surplus Resolution to authorize the Chair to purchase fire hydrants Resolution to … Continue reading Board of Commissioners Meeting Audio – 5-27-21