RJR Recycling & Transfer Station Condition Use Permit Amendment (County Planning File PLN250019)

San Benito County is processing a Conditional Use Permit Amendment under Planning File PLN250019 for the RJR Recycling and Transfer Station located in Hollister, California. The project proposes to increase the facility's daily waste and recyclable materials acceptance capacity from the current limit of 99.99 tons per day to a maximum of 350 tons per day. While the existing as-built facility capacity already exceeds 350 tons per day, this amendment is necessary to increase the intensity of the existing use and will require a Full Solid Waste Facility permit from CalRecycle. The project is currently undergoing environmental review, with a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Initial Study available for public review from August 27, 2026, through September 25, 2026. The CEQA Initial Study evaluates potential impacts on air quality, biological resources, noise, traffic, and wildfire risks, concluding that the expansion and minor site improvements are expected to have no significant environmental effects. The process is being managed by San Benito County as the lead agency, with CalRecycle serving as the responsible agency.