In 1989 the California State Legislature passed Assembly Bill (AB) 939 which mandated all California cities and counties to reduce the amount of waste sent to the landfills by 50% by the year 2000 and maintain that amount thereafter. In December 2006 Salinas Valley Recycle’s Board of Directors increased this goal to 75% by 2015 for the cities in our jurisdiction. As of 2013 the Salinas Valley has a regional diversion rate of 72%! Help us reach and surpass this goal by separating recyclable items from the trash. Whether you recycle at home u