Baltazar Serrato:

2025 Employee of the Year!!

Baltazar has been a key part of the SVR operations for well over 15 years.

Beyond his core role as Diversion Worker II, he can be counted on for any task that comes his way, and is vital during the winterization process at our sites.

His positive attitude towards colleagues and customers has always radiated and had ripple effects towards anyone he encounters. He is a friend to all, and if you meet him, he will leave a lasting impression.

We are extremely proud that he is a member of our team and a great representation of who we are!

Wally Turns 25!

Come celebrate with us at Wally Waste-Not's 25th birthday party! It will be held on National Recycling Day, Saturday, November 15 from 11am-2pm. We will have an afternoon full of fun activities, food, and giveaways! We can't wait to celebrate all of our recycling successes together.

Newly Added Workshop

This just in - at our September 13 Compost workshop and compost giveaway, there will also be a hosted Flower Pressing workshop! Learn how to preserve nature artistically in this fun workshop led by Lety Hernandez!

And as expected, we will be hosting our compost workshop and compost giveaway in partnership with City of Salinas and Republic Services. Come take as much compot as you can haul away, and learn how to make this nutrient rich soil amendment for yourself. Attendees receive one free compost system per household.

Advance registration is recommended so we know you can make it.

We've Been Awarded!

The Salinas Valley Recycles School Program, Led by Sara Papineau Brandt, has been awarded the 2025 Outstanding K-12 Schools Program award by the National Recycling Coalition!

The award recognizes our commitment to environmental education, student leadership, and campus sustainability across Monterey County. Special shoutout to Sara, who will travel to Wichita, Kansas to accept the award in October! Congrats to Sara and the team for building a program recognized by CalRecycle and now, nationally!

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126 Sun St

Salinas, CA 93901

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