Current Press Releases

  • Sep 2007 Informational Meeting Notice for Johnson Canyon Landfill Expansion
  • Sep 2006 Solid Waste Authority Becomes Independent Agency Transfer of Financial Control Completes Separation from City of Salinas
  • Sep 2006 Local Agencies Announce Free Electronics Disposal
  • Sep 2006 Agencias Locales Anuncian La Eliminación Gratis De Los Artículos Electrónicos
  • Jul 2006 Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority offers reward in vandalism incident at Crazy Horse Canyon Landfill
  • Jun 2006 New Cell Phone Recycling Law Going Into Effect
  • Jun 2006 Nueva Ley De Reciclaje De Los Telefonos Celulares Entra En Vigencia
  • May 2006 Two promotions, one graduation at Solid Waste Authority
  • Mar 2006 Authority Signs Deal for Mattress Recycling
  • Jan 2006 Waste not Authority's Goal
  • Oct 2005 Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority Pilots Recycling Program at Alisal High School
  • Jul 2005 Authority Supports County Adopt a Road Program
  • Jun 2005 The SVSWA Implements Organic Waste Processing Program
  • Jun 2005 Initial Landfill Expansion Site Tours Completed
  • May 2005 SVSWA Names Recycling Mascot
  • Apr 2005 SVSWA Adds New Staff
  • Apr 2005 SVSWA To Provide Painting Materials to Control Graffiti
  • Mar 2005 SVSWA Welcomes New Employees
  • Mar 2005 SVSWA Mascot is Looking For a Name
  • Feb 2005 SVSWA Elects 2005 Board Officers
  • Feb 2005 SVSWA Celebrates 8th Anniversary
  • Jan 2005 Sun Street Transfer Station Opens
  • Dec 2004 No Room at the Bin: Ten Tips for Trimming Holiday Waste
  • Sep 2004  SVSWA Helps Member Cities Re-negotiate Hauling Contract
  • Sep 2004  SVSWA Awards Construction Contracts to Local Companies
  • Jun 2004  Local Landfills Host National Solid Waste Conference
  • Jun 2004  Students volunteer for Crazy Horse Landfill tree planting project.
  • May 2004  New Jolon Rd operations agreement between Waste Management and SVSWA
  • May 2004  Informational public meeting about supplemental capacity landfill site project hosted by SVSWA on April 27
  • Apr 2004  Stephen Johnson promoted to General Manager
  • Feb 2004  SVSWA Anniversary Recognition
  • Feb 2004  Recycle-Rama Promotes Recycling Education in Local Schools
  • Feb 2004  Hazardous Waste Drop-offs Increase!!
  • Jan 2004  SVSWA Board Elects 2004 Officers
  • Nov 2003  America Recycles Day
  • Nov 2003  SVSWA Honored with 2003 SWANA Technical Excellence Award
  • Oct 2003 SVSWA Again Honors Landfill Operator Norcal Engineering for Outstanding Performance
  • Jun 2003 The Central Coast Recycling Media Coalition (CCRMC) has received a special commendation from the 2003 Collaborative Excellence Awards.
  • May 2003 SVSWA Provides Residents the Opportunity to Recycle Their Waste Tires Free of Charge!
  • Mar 2003 SVSWA Honors Landfill Operator
  • Mar 2003 The SVSWA has established a Solid Waste Disposal Facilities Task Force
  • Feb 2003 The SVSWA Elects 2003 Officers
  • Jan 2003 The SVSWA Board of Directors has approved a project for the Regional Solid Waste Facilities Expansion Project.
  • Jan 2003 The SVSWA will be establishing a Solid Waste Disposal Facilities Task Force.
  • Nov 2002 Salinas Valley Cities Exceed Diversion Goals
  • Nov 2002 SVSWA Cleans Up Local Tire Stockpiles
  • Nov 2002 Local Landfills Receive Superior Inspection Ratings
  • Nov 2002 SVSWA Certifies the Final EIR for Proposed Expansion Project
  • Aug 2002 SVSWA Employee Certified in Landfill Operations
  • Aug 2002 SVSWA Extends Operation of the Madison Lane Transfer Station
  • Aug 2002 SVSWA Extends Lease to Local Archery Club
  • Jul 2002 55-Year-Old Salinas Valley Landfill Set to Close on Wednesday.
  • Jul 2002 The SVSWA Sponsors Free Less Toxic Gardening Clinics
  • Jun 2002 The SVSWA Expands Landfill Capacity at Johnson Canyon Rd. Landfill
  • Nov 2001 Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority Urges Support of America Recycles Day
  • Nov 2001 Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority to Donate Recycled Computers to Area Youths
  • Nov 2001 Landfill Capacity to Expand at Johnson Canyon Landfill
  • Oct 2001 Do Your Part to Reduce Waste and Recycle Your Old Telephone Book

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