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September 28, 2023
Read The Fall 2023 Living Green Newsletter!
September 28, 2023
We're Hiring!
Engineering Technician
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
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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
December 22, 2021
Costa Mesa Sanitary District Receives Nearly $500,000  in COVID-19 Relief Funding
December 02, 2021
Read The Winter 2022 Issue Of The Living Green Newsletter!
November 18, 2021
Dispose of Fats, Oils and Grease the Right Way this Holiday Season to Help Avoid Clogged Pipes
Deseche Grasas y Aceites de Manera Correcta esta Temporada de Fiestas para Ayudar Evitar la Obstrucción en las Tuberías
October 19, 2021
Safely Dispose of Household Hazardous Waste through CMSD's Free Door-to-Door Collection Program
Deseche de Manera Segura los Desechos Domésticos Peligrosos A Través del Programa Gratuito de Recolección de CMSD
October 04, 2021
Apply for our Citizens Advisory Committee!
Deadline: October 21, 2021
October 01, 2021
Costa Mesa Sanitary District Receives Innovation Award
September 20, 2021
Read The Fall 2021 Issue Of The Living Green Newsletter!
September 20, 2021
CMSD Receives Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual  Financial Reporting for 6th Straight Year
September 09, 2021
Costa Mesa Sanitary District Receives Four Awards at State Special Districts Annual Conference
August 30, 2021
Costa Mesa Sanitary District Reminds Customers About Large Item Collection Program
El Distrito Sanitario de Costa Mesa le Recuerda a sus Clientes Sobre el Programa de Colección de Artículos Grandes
August 25, 2021
Costa Mesa Sanitary District Recognized for Financial Transparency for 10th Straight Year
July 07, 2021
CMSD Unveils New Website
July 06, 2021
CMSD Re-opens to the Public with New COVID-19 Procedures
June 23, 2021
Read the Summer 2021 Issue of the Living Green Newsletter!
April 15, 2021
COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT RECOGNIZED AS "DISTRICT OF DISTINCTION"
February 17, 2021
COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT SUCCESSFULLY DEFENDS CLEAN WATER ACT LAWSUIT
February 04, 2021
COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT REMINDS CUSTOMERS HOW TO RECYCLE USING MIXED WASTE CARTS
January 13, 2021
MARK ESQUER NAMED DISTRICT ENGINEER AT COSTA MESA SANITARY DISTRICT

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