Who is Salinas Valley Recycles?
What does SVR do?
SVR is responsible for providing secure long-term solid waste disposal and resource recovery service to all of its members in an environmentally sound and cost-effective manner. To accomplish this goal, SVR currently owns four landfills and two transfer station, and oversees the operation of these facilities. SVR is also responsible for overseeing future landfill siting or expansion to meet the area’s long-term solid waste disposal needs.
Our agency’s focus though is much more than just landfills; see our Mission, Vision and Values to learn more about our vision of a future without landfills.
Annual Report
Salinas Valley Recycles cares about saving money for your community. We manage your landfill responsibly without taking on unnecessary debt that will cost you in the long run, or importing trash from other cities for income.
Salinas Valley Recycles cares about your community because it’s our home too.
Learn more about our fiscally sustainable approach to solid waste management and financing in our Annual Report.
What is a Joint Powers Agency?
A joint powers agency (JPA) is a governmental body that is formed by two or more local governments (cities or counties) joining together to address a specific service need that is common to all members of the group. JPAs are often formed to address such regional issues as water, sewer, solid waste, public safety, and transportation.
