Recent News

October 08, 2025
Check out the Fall Living Green Newsletter!
September 04, 2025
Board of Directors Appoint Shayanne Wright  to Division 5 Seat
September 02, 2025
CMSD Honored with Three Prestigious Awards  at State Conference
July 15, 2025
Longtime Civic Leader and Board Member Arlene Schafer Announces Retirement
CMSD Vice Secretary, Arlene Schafer, has announced her retirement effective August 1, 2025.
June 04, 2025
CMSD Hosts Successful Compost Giveaway & Shredding Event
Over 750 customers received shredding services and free compost at our annual event!
May 03, 2025
CMSD Recovers 75% of Released Sewage

Costa Mesa Sanitary District Responds to Sewer Spill, Recovers 75% of Released Sewage
April 18, 2025
CMSD Shares Draft Sewer Fee Study
Read the permit and fixture fee study report here!
January 10, 2025
Costa Mesa Sanitary District Receives Grant Funds from State to Enhance Cybersecurity Efforts
December 10, 2024
Art Perry and Nicole Wiltshire Sworn In As Members of the Board of Directors
September 02, 2024
Read The Fall 2024 Living Green Newsletter!
August 20, 2024
CMSD Board Member, Bob Ooten, Appointed To The National Water Research Institute
August 15, 2024
CMSD Participates in Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan
August 15, 2024
Financial Achievements Continue with CMSD's 9th Consecutive PAFR Award
July 02, 2024
Costa Mesa Sanitary District to Host Town Hall Meetings for New Waste Collection System
El Distrito Sanitario de Costa Mesa acogerá la reuniones municipales para el nuevo sistemo de recolección de residuos
July 01, 2024
Read The Summer Living Green Newsletter!
June 26, 2024
We're Hiring!
Wastewater Maintenance Manager & Intern (part-time)
June 17, 2024
CMSD Wins GFOA Triple Crown Award for Third Consecutive Year
June 17, 2024
CMSD Hosts Successful Compost Giveaway & Shredding Event
April 15, 2024
Read The Spring Living Green Newsletter!
February 29, 2024
CMSD Awarded $315,000 Grant for Senate Bill 1383
January 16, 2024
Costa Mesa Sanitary District Launches Video Series on New Waste Collection System
El Distrito Sanitario de Costa Mesa lanza una serie de videos sobre el nuevo sistema de recolección de residuos
January 10, 2024
We're Hiring!
Facilities Maintenance Worker, Engineering Technician, & Accounting Clerk (Part-time)
December 07, 2023
Read The Winter Living Green Newsletter!
December 07, 2023
Christmas Tree Collection & Recycling
September 28, 2023
Read The Fall Living Green Newsletter!
August 16, 2023
We're Hiring!
Wastewater Maintenance Worker II
August 15, 2023
Financial Achievements Continue With CMSD's 8th Consecutive PAFR Award
August 09, 2023
CMSD Achieves 12 Consecutive Years of Superb Financial Transparency
July 10, 2023
We're Hiring!
Administrative Assistant I (Engineering Department)
July 03, 2023
CMSD Board of Directors Unanimously Approves  $31 Million Biennial Budget
2023 Biennial Budget
June 26, 2023
Read The Summer 2023 Living Green Newsletter!
March 30, 2023
CMSD Board Unanimously Approves Moving Forward on Critical Sewer Improvement Project
Elden Forcemain Redundancy Project
March 22, 2023
Read the Spring 2023 Living Green Newsletter!
March 10, 2023
Costa Mesa Sanitary District Approves Agreement to Implement Three-Cart Curbside Collection Program
Distrito Sanitario de Costa Mesa Aprueba Acuerdo para Implementar Programa de Recolección en la Acera con Tres Carritos
January 06, 2023
Costa Mesa Sanitary District Shares Waste Separation Tips in Compliance with CA Senate Bill 1383
January 05, 2023
Board of Directors Reorganization
Michael Scheafer, President
Arlene Schafer, Vice President
Arthur Perry, Secretary
Robert Ooten, Vice Secretary
Brett Eckles, Director
December 19, 2022
Holiday Collection Schedule & Christmas Tree Recycling
No delay in trash collection during the weeks after Christmas and New Year's Day. Christmas tree recycling from 12/26-1/6.
December 18, 2022
Read The Winter 2023 Living Green Newsletter!
September 28, 2022
CMSD Recognized for Financial Transparency for 11th Straight Year
September 21, 2022
Read The Fall 2022 Living Green Newsletter!
September 12, 2022
Board Member and General Manager Honored for Their Contributions to Special Districts and the Public
August 23, 2022
Residents Invited to Coastal Cleanup Day & Eco Expo in September
CMSD invites residents to participate in upcoming Coastal Cleanup Day at the Bay on 9/17 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and Eco Expo on 9/28 from 3-7 p.m.
June 16, 2022
Inaugural Shredding & Compost  Giveaway Event A Success
June 13, 2022
Throwing Away Household Batteries Sparks Trash Truck Fires
As fire season is upon us, Costa Mesa Sanitary District and CR&R are working together to teach customers one of the biggest fire hazards in solid waste: Batteries. 
June 07, 2022
Read the Summer 2022 Living Green Newsletter!
May 17, 2022
Free Shredding & Compost Giveaway Event on June 11
CMSD & partners will host a free Shredding & Compost Giveaway Event on June 11 from 8am-12pm at Estancia High School
April 25, 2022
FREE Kitchen Pails Available Now!
April 07, 2022
CMSD Shares Tips on What You Should Never Flush Down Your Toilet
CMSD Comparte Consejos sobre lo que Nunca Debe Tirar por el Inodoro
March 29, 2022
Read the new Spring Issue of our Living Green Newsletter!
March 15, 2022
CMSD Completes Redistricting Process, Adopts Adjusted Voting Division Map
March 10, 2022
Update To CMSD's Friday Services
CMSD is now open by appointment only every other Friday
February 09, 2022
CMSD Offers Rebates Up to $500 for Home Sewer Line Inspections
CMSD ofrece reembolsos de hasta $500 para inspecciones de líneas de alcantarillado en el hogar
February 08, 2022
Costa Mesa Sanitary District's 2021 Year in Review
CMSD Releases 2021 Year End Report
February 01, 2022
Citizens Advisory Committee Now Accepting Applications
Submission deadline: April 18, 2022
January 24, 2022
New Statewide Recycling Requirements Coming to CMSD
Costa Mesa Sanitary District solid waste customers and California residents will soon be impacted by the implementation of SB 1383.
January 10, 2022
Costa Mesa Sanitary District Earns Prestigious Triple Crown Award From Government Finance Officers Association

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