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For Additional Information Contact:
Stephen Johnson, Operations Manager
Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority
755-1300
LOCAL LANDFILLS RECEIVE SUPERIOR INSPECTION RATINGS
Salinas, CA
November 8, 2002
The four local landfills, managed
by the Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority (SVSWA), received commendation
from the California Regional Water Quality Board for the overall environmental
performance over the past few years of SVSWA operation. Roger Briggs,
executive officer for the California Regional Water Quality Control Board
said, “We would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge and
express our appreciation for the substantial improvement in landfill management
and operation since the SVSWA assumed responsibility for the Lewis Road,
Crazy Horse Canyon, Johnson Canyon and Jolon Road landfills in 1997.”
The Authority also received a superior inspection
rating from the California Regional Water Quality Control Board for their
recent pre-winter operations.
According to Frank DeMarco, associate water resources
engineer for the Water Quality Control Board, the landfills have effectively
completed their winter preparedness program and are ready for the upcoming
rainy season.
The winterization activities are an annual preparation
of the landfills for wet weather which includes additional soil cover,
grading for drainage control, sediment control preparation, hydro seeding
with native grasses and flowers, and other general landscaping activities.
According to Stephen Johnson, operations manger
for the Authority, “We appreciate the support from our local regulatory
agencies and we will continue to operate each landfill and transfer system
in a professional manner while maintaining convenience and an excellent
safety record for the landfill customer and surrounding neighbors.”
The Authority, formed in 1997, is a joint powers agency made
up of the cities of Gonzales, Greenfield, King City, Salinas, Soledad
as well as the eastern half of unincorporated Monterey County. They promote
the environmental health of the Salinas Valley through planning, public
education and management of an innovative solid waste system. The Authority
can be reached at 755-1300 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday – Friday
or on the web at www.svswa.org.
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