North County Recycling and Transfer Station

The Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority is advancing a project to restore waste disposal services in North Monterey County by developing a new recycling and transfer station at the closed Crazy Horse landfill near Salinas, California. The facility will accept up to 400 tons per day of municipal solid waste, recyclables, and organics, with designated areas for household hazardous waste drop-off and other site improvements. All materials will be transferred offsite for final processing and disposal, with no on-site landfilling. Operating hours will be Monday through Friday from 7 AM to 4 PM and Saturday and Sunday from 8 AM to 4 PM. The project’s place of performance is specified as the intersection of Crazy Horse Canyon Road and Dump Road in unincorporated Monterey County, with a zip code of 93907. The project is governed under NAICS code 562920 for other waste management services and is being led by the Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority as the responsible agency. Environmental compliance is central to the project, with adherence to CalEEMod, CEQA guidelines, and local, state, and federal regulations governing hazardous materials, air quality, noise, and wildfire risk. The facility’s operations will be subject to a load checking plan and must meet specific inspection criteria for contamination control and regulatory compliance. Traffic analysis has been conducted to ensure acceptable levels of service at local intersections, aligning with Highway Capacity Manual standards. While detailed contract pricing, clause provisions, and federal acquisition regulations are not present in the documentation, the project is publicly forecasted with a posted date of September 19, 2025, and the primary point of contact is Brian Kennedy, Engineering and Environmental Compliance Manager, reachable at 831-775-3000 or briank@svswa.org.