Sustainability

Sustainability (Water, Waste & Energy) 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
Manages and provides technical support to safely convey the City's Sanitary Sewer & Industrial Infrastructure

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

Free Compost Event on Saturday, February 28 from 9:00 to 11:00 AM at

Natividad Creek Park

Compost has many benefits, including providing energy to plants and helping soil retain water. It's most beneficial when used consistently over time, at least twice a year. It's made from your yard trimmings and food scraps disposed into your organic waste (green) container.

The City of Salinas, Salinas Valley Recycles and Republic Services are making it easy to get free compost by hosting free compost events. For more information, please call: (831) 758-7446.

Bring your own shovel, gloves and containers.
Be prepared to self-load.
It is required to sign a waiver upon arriving at the event.

Advance registration is recommended, but not required at:

Free Compost Workshops

Holiday Collection Schedule & Services

Please see below to find more information about 2025-2026 Holiday Schedule and Free Christmas Tree Recycling. For more information, please contact the Sustainability Division at: (831) 758-7485 or click on the link Curbside News Fall 2025 (Presiona en el enlace para la versión en español).

New Carts & Dumpsters are Coming

This year, Republic Services will exchange the carts and dumpsters to uniform colors across California. This project is expected to be completed by the end of 2025.

GREEN for food waste/yard waste

BLUE for recycling

DARK GRAY for trash

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