The purpose of the Graffiti Abatement Program is to work with concerned neighbors and business-owners to identify, report and remove graffiti from public spaces.

To report an incident of graffiti call and leave a message on the graffiti hotline at 831-758-7926. Graffiti eradication is performed on a daily basis, 7 days a week by the City’s Environmental and Maintenance Services Department.

Annually, approximately 500,000 square feet of graffiti from over 4,000 sites throughout the City is eradicated.

If you see someone placing graffiti, please call the Salinas Police Department at 831-758-7321.

The City of Salinas is taking action to wipe out graffiti and clean up crime. The Code Enforcement, Environmental and Maintenance Services, and Police Departments are working together to manage a practical Graffiti Abatement Program in Salinas. The City is working to keep neighborhoods clean and attractive through various activities including abatement programs, educational outreach, community involvement and police enforcement.

For assistance, call the Graffiti Hotline 831-758-7926.

The Wastewater Division of the Environmental and Maintenance Services Department is responsible to perform maintenance and repairs to the infrastructure necessary to safely convey industrial, stormwater and sanitary sewer waste. The Division is also responsible for water quality protection activities that include infrastructure maintenance, water quality monitoring, illicit discharge prevention and public education and outreach associated with Salinas’ National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit. The Division is also responsible for coordination of the Green Team, an interdepartmental effort toward greater environmental sustainability in municipal activities.

Storm Drain Maintenance

This activity, part of the Clean Water Program, provides for storm drain and open channel maintenance prior to winter rains, removes pollutants from the waste stream prior to runoff to the environment through best management practices (BMP's), and ensures safety from local flooding.

Street Sweeping

Provides cleaning of City streets to maintain a clean environment for residents and to remove debris, trash, and pollutants before they enter the storm drains that lead to local waterways.

Sanitary Sewer Maintenance

Ensures the environment and public health are protected by maintaining the sewer system in a safe, reliable, and sanitary condition.

The Industrial Waste Facility

Provides an economical and environmentally acceptable means of water treatment and disposal of process water from local agricultural industries and others with process water requirements.