Leaders in Protecting the Environment | Novato Sanitary District

EMERGENCY

If you see a sewer spill or overflow in our district

CALL (415) 892-1694
during business hours.

After hours, please call
Novato Police Department at (415) 897-1122

If you have an overflow or backup

Please do not run water or any appliance that uses water until the problem is cleared.

Business Hours

8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

(415) 892-1694

We are on the job
24 hours a day,
365 days a year.

We Are a Green Business

NOTICE: GARBAGE PICKUP MOVED TO HOLIDAY SCHEDULE.

Due to the fire emergency and gridlocked roads, garbage pickup service by Novato Disposal will be on a holiday schedule this week. Pickup will be a day later than usual: Monday pickup is moved to Tuesday, Tuesday to Wednesday, in that pattern through the week ending with Friday pickup moving to Saturday. For updates, check the Novato Sanitary District website here.
NOTICE: E-WASTE DROP-OFF CANCELLED MON. OCT. 9 AND MOVED TO TUE. OCT. 10

Due to the fire emergency and gridlocked roads, Novato Sanitary District/Novato Disposal Service E-waste drop-off for Mon., Oct. 9 is cancelled and moved to Tue. Oct. 10 from 10 AM to 3 PM. Drop-offs will also be accepted on Sun. and Mon. Oct. 15 and 16 from 8:30 to 1:30 at 7576 Redwood Blvd, Novato. For updates, check the Novato Sanitary District website here.
Free Household E-Waste Recycling Event for Novato Residents!

Saturday, October 7th thru Monday, October 9th, 2017, Novato Recycling Center, 7576 Redwood Blvd., 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. No appointment necessary. Download our printable flyer for more info. (more)
Novato Sanitary District Earns Platinum5 Peak Performance Award

The Novato Sanitary District’s Novato Wastewater Treatment Plant has earned a Platinum5 Peak Performance Award for perfect permit performance records for five consecutive calendar years... (more)
Novato Sanitary District receives CAFR award

Novato Sanitary District has been awarded The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the sixth year in a row for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR)... (more)
Sewer Service Charges

Novato Sanitary District continues to provide safe, quality sanitary service that protects public health and the environment with one of the most cost-effective rate structures in the area. See our rate and finance page for details... (more)
Household Hazardous Waste

Wondering how to dispose of old fluorescent bulbs? Fluorescent tubes and compact bulbs contain toxic mercury vapor and should never be thrown in the trash, instead wrap them carefully to avoid breakage and bring them to the Household Hazardous Waste facility for safe disposal... (more)
Be Safe: Dispose of Sharps and Old Medications Properly

Novato Sanitary District, in partnership with the Novato Police Department, encourages you to safely dispose of all unwanted medications. Drugs that are flushed down the drain can pollute our marine environment... (more)
Recycle Your Used Motor Oil and Filters

Motor oil poured onto the ground, into storm drains, or tossed into trash cans can contaminate and pollute the soil, groundwater, streams, and rivers (and it's illegal!) When you take your used oil to a certified recycling center you are protecting the environment, conserving a natural resource and getting paid for it. (more)
Mandatory Commercial Recycling for Businesses & Multi-Family Dwellings

Beginning July 1, 2012, all businesses and public entities in the State of California that generate four cubic yards or more of waste per week and multi-family units of five or more are required to recycle. (more)
District Strategic Plan Available.

Download the District's highest level planning document, outlining the Board of Director's direction for the future, and staff's work plan for implementing it... (more)
Check Out Our Green Pages

In the past, when people wanted to get rid of something around the house, they would flush it down the toilet, pour it down the sink or onto the ground, or maybe into the trash. Today, we know how important it is to protect the environment... (more)
Follow our Board Meetings and Provide Your Input

Regular Board meetings are schedule for the second and fourth Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. and are open to the public... (more)