Sustainability

Sustainability Division:

Manages and provides technical support of the City's Solid Waste, Organics & Recycling Programs.
Manages and oversees the City's sustainability goals and programs, including the Urban Green Program, Solar & Forestry.
Manages and provides technical support for water recycling/reuse projects, including partnering with Pure Water Monterey Project.

Report any spills, dumping, overflows or flooding immediately by calling Public Works 831-758-7233 (during business hours) or 911 (after normal business hours and holidays). Provide any pertinent information.

Energy

Organics, Recycling and Trash

Water Conservation

Urban Forestry

Sustainability News

Drop off Old Tires for Free

When:

October 1st - November 8th

Locations:

SVR Recycling & HHW Facility - 1104 Madison Lane, Salinas
Johnson Canyon Landfill - 31400 Johnson Canyon Road, Gonzales
King City Transfer Station - 52654 Jolon Road, King City

Tires NOT accepted during amnesety:

Commercial-size tires
Tires more than 42"
Tires (of any type) from a business
Tractor tires
Solid tires (Solid rubber, forklift tires, or tracks)
Plastic tires
Altered tires

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New Carts & Dumpsters are Here!

This year, Republic Services exchanged carts and dumpsters to ensure all carts and dumpsters are in compliance with California Senate Bill SB 1383 which requires uniform carts and dumpsters colors across California.

If you have not received your new carts or dumpsters, please contact Republic Services at: (831) 775-3840.

The colors will be the following:

GREEN for food waste/yard waste

BLUE for recycling

DARK GRAY for trash

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