The Salinas Valley is fabulous place to live, and we all want it to stay that way! Keeping our air, water and soil clean, and protecting the health of the environment means protecting our own well-being and that of our families.

The 3R's - Reduce, Reuse and Recycle - are easy ways for everybody in our community to do their part in caring for environment. Recycling helps keep water, soil and air clean for our families and even helps fight climate change. Read about more good reasons to reduce waste and recycle.

Whether you recycle at home using your curbside recycling cart, or if you take your recyclables to one of the many buy-back centers, you are making a difference. Find out how easy it is to recycle in the Salinas Valley.

What's even better for the environment than recycling? Not making waste in the first place! It's easy if you follow our tips to reduce & reuse.

Another important way to protect the environment is to keep harmful materials out of the garbage, sink, toilet and storm drains. The majority of toxic household products including motor oil, paint, batteries and electronic waste can be recycled!

If you have a yard or garden, you may enjoy our tips on Earth-friendly gardening. Learn how to compost - nature's way of recycling - and to create a beautiful and healthy garden with fewer chemicals and less effort.