Water, Waste, & Energy
Report Salinas Spills/Dumping: Call 758-7233. State the location of the spill/dumping (street intersection/street address), the time and any information that can help the City find the source and alert the offender of the prohibition.
What Does Water, Waste and Energy (WWE) Division Do?
The Water, Waste, and Energy Division provides technical support in the specific areas of Water, Waste, and Energy. These areas have been identified as focus areas that are complex and have local and regional significance. The Division is essentially a Public Works special projects team that is working on larger scale, complex Public Works efforts that require a systemic approach.
The Water, Waste, and Energy Division is reorganizing and consolidating the City’s Stormwater Permit compliance efforts; managing energy programs to complete City energy efficiency projects; managing and providing technical support of solid waste initiatives led by the City to provide effective and economical solid waste services for the City; managing and providing technical support for water recycling/re-use projects and working with City partners as part of the Pure Water Monterey Project http://purewatermonterey.org/ towards solutions for water supply needs for City residents and the agriculture industry; and managing and overseeing City sustainability goals and programs including the Urban Greening Program.
Erosion and Sediment Control Plan (E&SC Plan)
For projects that will include soil disturbance during construction, applicants must submit an Erosion and Sediment Control Plan (E&SC Plan) for approval by the City prior to the issuance of certain permits, including all Grading Permits, most Building Permits, other permits at the discretion of the City (e.g. Encroachment or Demolition Permits with potential for significant erosion or non-stormwater discharges).
To download a PDF of the Erosion and Sediment Control section of the Construction Best Management Practices handbook created by Monterey Stormwater & Education Alliance (Monterey SEA) click here.
If a project disturbs one acre or more of soil, it is subject to the State’s Construction General Permit (CGP). In this circumstance, the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) developed pursuant to the CGP may substitute for the E&SC Plan.
The E&SC Plan may require modification as the project progresses and as conditions warrant. All modifications to the approved E&SC Plan must be submitted to the City for review and approval.
What should be in the Erosion and Sediment Control Plan
The Erosion and Sediment Control Plan (E&SC Plan) Checklist, available HERE, provides detailed information for High and Low priority construction projects. This checklist has been developed to assist applicants in obtaining City approval. The goal of the E&SC Plan is to:
1. Minimize the amount of disturbed soil;
2. Eliminate non-storm runoff;
3. Eliminate sediment and/or other pollutants from exiting the construction site; and
4. Ensure construction materials are managed properly.
Construction Site Planning and Management
Coordinating BMP implementation with construction activities is critical in preventing erosion and sediment loss. All construction sites, regardless of size, should have a pre- and post- construction schedule. This allows a connection to the sequence of construction and the installation of erosion and sediment control measures. Developing a written plan and specified work schedule for implementing BMPs is a key objective of planning.
To download a PDF of the Construction Site Planning and Management section of the Construction Best Management Practices Handbook create by Monterey Stormwater & Education Alliance (Monterey SEA) click here.
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Resources
The State General Construction Permit requires the development and implementation of a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP).
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The SWPPP must be prepared by a Qualified SWPPP Developer (QSD) and should contain a sitemap(s) which shows the construction site perimeter, existing and proposed buildings, lots, roadways, storm water collection and discharge points, general topography both before and after construction, and drainage patterns across the project.
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The SWPPP must list Best Management Practices (BMPs) the discharger will use to protect stormwater runoff and the placement of those BMPs.
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Additionally, the SWPPP must contain a visual monitoring program; a chemical monitoring program for "non-visible" pollutants to be implemented if there is a failure of BMPs; and a sediment monitoring plan if the site discharges directly to a water body.
The following documents may assist in SWPPP preparation:
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Developing Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan: A Guide for Construction Sites. This guidance manual is provided by the U.S. EPA NPDES Program and is intended as a helpful reference for construction site operators in preparing a SWPPP. In addition, the guide provides customizable SWPPP templates and a sample inspection report, in Microsoft Word format.
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Fact sheets from Cal Trans for construction site best management practices (BMPs) include soil stabilization, sediment control, tracking control, wind and erosion control, non-stormwater management, and materials and waste management. They are helpful in building a SWPPP.
What's Happening for Water, Waste, & Energy
Beverage Container Post-consumer Plastic Minimum Content Standard
February 22, 2022
¿POR QUÉ ES IMPORTANTE EVITAR CONTAMINACIÓN EN EL CONTENEDOR DE RECICLAJE?
December 9, 2021
¿POR QUÉ ES IMPORTANTE EVITAR CONTAMINACIÓN EN EL CONTENEDOR DE RECICLAJE?
Si un contaminante está presente en el contenedor de reciclaje, la calidad del reciclaje se reduce o elimina. Esto le dá al reciclaje un valor menor en el mercado y el programa local de reciclaje sufre las consecuencias. Esto resulta en un incremento de los costos del servicio a los residentes de Salinas.
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO AVOID CONTAMINATION IN THE RECYCLING CONTAINER?
December 9, 2021
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO AVOID CONTAMINATION IN THE RECYCLING CONTAINER?
If a contaminant is present in the recycling container, the quality of the recyclables is reduced or eliminated. This gives the recyclables a lower market value and the local recycling program suffers as a result. This results in an increased cost of service to the residents of Salinas.
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Stormwater Development Standards - Downloadable Documents
Contact Permit Center Engineering at 831-758-7251 for native format files
Template For The SWCP
Template For The SWCP (38.76 KB)
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FOOD RECOVERY
What is Food Recovery?
Food recovery is the practice of collecting edible food that would otherwise go to waste and donating it to local food distribution agencies to help feed those in need.
According to CalRecycle, California sends 11.2 billion pounds of food to landfills each year, some of which is still fresh and could be recovered.
Existing organizations are working to reduce food waste, address food insecurity and provide services to help feed Californians in need.
Use the link to find a food recovery organization near you.
https://foodbankformontereycounty.org/food-assistance/
¿Qué es Recuperación de Alimentos?
Recuperación de comida es la práctica de recolectar alimentos en buen estado que en lugar de tirarse a la basura, se donan a las agencias locales distribuidoras de comida para ayudar a alimentar a los necesitados.
De acuerdo a CalRecyle, cada año California envía 11.2 billones de libras de alimentos a los rellenos sanitarios, algunos de los cuales todavía están frescos para ser recuperados.
Existen organizaciones que trabajan para reducir la cantidad de alimentos que se tiran, y hacer frente a la inseguridad alimentaria y proveen servicios de alimentación para los Californianos en necesidad.
Use el enlace para encontrar la organización de recuperación de alimentos mas cercana a usted.
