Side Door Recycling Bin Improves Accessibility at Landfill

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

Holiday Season Prompts Adjustment to Office Hours

Walker County Government offices will be closed Friday, December 22 through Tuesday, December 26 and Monday, January 1. The landfill will be closed on Saturday, December 23 through Monday, December 25 and will reopen with regular hours on Tuesday, December 26. The landfill will also be closed on Monday, January 1. The county's annual recycling … Continue reading Holiday Season Prompts Adjustment to Office Hours

Annual Recycling Day is Thursday, December 29, 2022

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

Free Recycling Day December 26th at the Walker County Landfill

Graphic of wrapped presents

Chickamauga, GA - The Walker County Landfill will offer a free recycling day from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 26, 2020. 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, … Continue reading Free Recycling Day December 26th at the Walker County Landfill

Second Retire Your Tires Amnesty Day Outperforms Original Event

Several people unload tires from a trailer at the Walker County Landfill

Chickamauga, GA - Hundreds of Walker County residents took advantage of an opportunity to dispose of old, unwanted tires for free Saturday at the Walker County Landfill. The county hosted its second Retire Your Tires Amnesty Day. Residents brought 6,741 tires to the landfill during the seven hour event, including 106 tires from a satellite drop … Continue reading Second Retire Your Tires Amnesty Day Outperforms Original Event

Walker County Landfill Offers Free Recycling Day on December 26th

Walker County Landfill/Recycling entrance

Chickamauga, GA – A “Free Recycling Day” will be offered on Tuesday, December 26th at the Walker County Landfill, 5120 N Marble Top Road, Chickamauga. Residents are encouraged to bring recyclable Christmas related trash, such as wrapping paper, cardboard boxes and greeting cards, to the Landfill between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Other reusable material, including … Continue reading Walker County Landfill Offers Free Recycling Day on December 26th