41% of the waste landfilled could have been composted. We are working hard to change that!
Salinas Valley Recycles De-packager services can help your business comply with AB 1826 and SB 1383 by diverting your package material with our new Turbo Separator. The Turbo Separator is rated to process up to 10 tons per hour (or 80 tons per day) and produces a 99% clean stream of organic material that can be incorporated into the food waste composting operation.
The De-packager separates organic from non-organic materials, including packaging materials such as bagged produce, clam shells, master packs, canned food, etc. It’s ideal for turning food processing, supermarket and restaurant waste streams—and any other food items suitable for recycling—into profitable, value-added product.
How does it work?
- Businesses separate all organic packaged materials in a different container from trash and recycling.
- The de-packager separates all organic materials from its packaging.
- The de-packaged organic materials are mixed with ground yard waste and composted.
Acceptable De-packager Material
- Bagged Produce (fruit or vegetable)*
- Produce in Clamshells (fruit or vegetable)
- Master packs (dressings, toppings, etc.)
- Packaged Food Products ( i.e. expired grocery store waste)
- Cardboard Boxes of Packaged Produce *
- Food Cans
- Large bags* (>16 gallon containing loose or smaller packaged product)
- Heavy Boxes* (>30 lbs)
- Pallets of Produce Boxes (rejected loads, expired produce, etc.)
Note: Extra processing fees* may be applied to loads requiring preparation for de-packaging
Unacceptable De-packager Material
- Glass (no product in glass bottles)
- Plastic strapping
- Gloves, hair nets, aprons, face masks, etc.
- Cardboard rolls
- Plastic film, label, and tape rolls
- Extra large plastic bags
- Scrap metal or scrap wood
- Edge plastic protectors or plastic pallets/crates
- Trash
Ready to get started?
Call Salinas Valley Recycles for a FREE waste assessment at 831 775-3000
We will coordinate with you and your hauler for a drop off box to collect packaged food
Start separating packaged food onsite and see the benefits for your company and the environment!
De-Packager Pre-approval Questionnaire
Thank you for your interest in utilizing Salinas Valley Recycles’ de-packaging services. Before delivering loads of material to our facility, please provide the following information to obtain pre-approval. Failure to do so may result in unacceptable material going to landfill instead of processed. Please note that material received at the de-packager is composted at our, on-site Aerated Static Pile (ASP) compost facility. A certificate of destruction can be provided upon request.
*Extra processing fees may be applied to loads requiring preparation for de-packaging:
- Large bags (>16 gallons containing loose or smaller packaged products)
- Heavy Boxes (>30 lbs.)
- Palletized Boxes (rejected loads, expired produce, etc.)
De-packager hours of operation
Monday through Friday 8 am to 3 pm
Saturday and Sunday by appointment only!
~special handling loads (Unloading assistance) require prior notice
Attach a photo of the material (if it is in your possession already).
If the material is not yet ready or received, please forward a photo once available. Final approval for new material requires a photo review.
Depackager Load Request
Please fill out this form to get pre-approval of material at the depacakger.
