Are you confused about what Salinas Valley Recycles does? Do you know what to do with all of your waste? Are you curious about sustainability?
Wally is here to answer it all.
Read through Wally’s previous answers and submit your own questions to media@svswa.org. Have a question that can’t wait, call (831) 775-3000 to speak with one of Wally’s friends to get a quick answer.

Confused Recycler
Dear Wally, I keep hearing that recycling is changing and some people say it’s not even worth it anymore. Where do I find out if what I’m putting in my

Green Christmas
Dear Wally, I’m trying to do a “green” Christmas with gifts that will not increase my carbon footprint. I know thrift stores are great eco-friendly places to shop, but that’s

Fees and Garbage Service Rates
Dear Wally, I just got a notice that my garbage bill is going up AGAIN! What does my garbage bill cover? I feel like I’m spending a lot of money

Carpet recycling facts that may floor you
Dear Wally Waste-Not, I cannot fit all of the carpeting and padding that I pulled out of my house in our garbage rollout cart. Should I cut it all up

Too Much Trash!
Dear Wally Waste-Not, I saw your graphic of the new landfill section in your August Newsletter. I’m just wondering what most people are disposing of to fill their large trash

Composting for climate, change starts at home
Dear Wally, I hear about climate issues in the news every day and I want to do my part to reduce my impact on the planet but I’m overwhelmed with