CUSTOMERS OF THE SALINAS VALLEY SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY WILL BE PAYING A NEW FEE SOON. IT IS HOPED THAT THE NEW FEE, WHICH IS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT WASTE REDUCTION AND INCREASED RECYCLING PROGRAMS, WILL ALLOW THE COMPANY TO COMPLY WITH THE STATE’S MANDATES. THE NEW FEE ONLY APPLIES TO CURBSIDE TRASH PICK-UP….NOT TO THE PER-TON CHARGE LEVIED AT THE LANDFILL AND TRANSFER STATIONS.