Novato Sanitary District

Novato Sanitary District Novato Sanitary District provides responsible, environmental, and economical wastewater and solid waste resource management for Novato.

Novato Sanitary District is an independent local agency with a publicly elected board of five directors, currently serving about 60,000 residents.

πŸ“±πŸ”Œ Have an old cell phone, an outdated computer, or a pile of old electronics taking up space?Good news, Novato resident...
06/02/2026

πŸ“±πŸ”Œ Have an old cell phone, an outdated computer, or a pile of old electronics taking up space?

Good news, Novato residents! The Conservation Corps North Bay will pick up those electronics right from your residence.

♻️ Pickups are available by appointment every Monday and Thursday (except holidays), and all collected items are securely processed by a certified California recycler.

βœ… See what's accepted:
https://www.ccnorthbay.org/events/recycling-specifics/

πŸ“ž Schedule a pickup:
πŸ“§ [email protected]
πŸ“± (415) 454-4554

No hauling. No waiting in line. Just an easy way to recycle old electronics responsibly.

This program is available to all Novato residents and is made possible through funding from the Novato Sanitary District.

🍳 Cool it, Contain it, Trash it!Protect your home plumbing and the sewer system by disposing of Fats, Oils, and Grease (...
05/25/2026

🍳 Cool it, Contain it, Trash it!
Protect your home plumbing and the sewer system by disposing of Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) in the trash β€” not down the drain! 🚫πŸͺ£

🧊 Cool it β€” Let grease cool completely after cooking
πŸ₯« Contain it β€” Pour it into a disposable container and seal it
πŸ—‘οΈ Trash it β€” Toss the container in the trash when full

Keep that Greasy Gremlin out of your drain!

The Novato Sanitary District office will be closed Friday, May 22 (our scheduled alternate Friday off) and Monday, May 2...
05/22/2026

The Novato Sanitary District office will be closed Friday, May 22 (our scheduled alternate Friday off) and Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day to honor and remember all those who gave their lives in service to our country.

πŸ₯¦ Small changes, big impact.About 40% of the food we buy ends up wasted. Here are a few easy ways to cut that number way...
05/20/2026

πŸ₯¦ Small changes, big impact.

About 40% of the food we buy ends up wasted. Here are a few easy ways to cut that number way down:

πŸ›’ Shop with a list and buy only what you need
🧊 Move older items to the front of the fridge so they get used first
🍲 Turn leftovers into tomorrow's lunch or a new meal
πŸ‘ƒ Don't toss it just because of the date β€” "best by" and "sell by" are about quality, not safety. Trust your eyes and nose.

And when your eyes and nose say no, put it in your green cart, not the trash. California's SB 1383 requires it, and it keeps food out of the landfill where it does the most harm.

πŸ‘‰https://novatosan.com/services/solid-waste-management/help-us-reduce-food-waste/

πŸ›οΈ Choosing the Right Produce BagWhen shopping for produce, meat, or bulk items, the best bag choices are paper or your ...
05/16/2026

πŸ›οΈ Choosing the Right Produce Bag

When shopping for produce, meat, or bulk items, the best bag choices are paper or your own reusable bags from home. Paper bags are fully compostable β€” toss them in the green cart. Reusable bags are even better β€” washable, lasting, and zero waste. 🌱

Those green-tinted "compostable" bags at the grocery store despite their name, may leave behind bioplastic residue and are not allowed at our local organic compost facility, so they cannot go in the green compost cart.

NOTE: If you use them to line your kitchen compost pail, remember to dump the food scraps into your green cart, but toss the bag in the trash.

FREE E-Waste Pickup for Novato Residents! ♻️Every Monday and Thursday (except holidays), Conservation Corps North Bay wi...
05/14/2026

FREE E-Waste Pickup for Novato Residents! ♻️

Every Monday and Thursday (except holidays), Conservation Corps North Bay will pick up your e-waste right at your door β€” at no cost to you. Contact CCNB to schedule an appointment β€” it's that easy!

πŸ“§ [email protected]
πŸ“ž (415) 454-4554

Want to know what's accepted? https://www.ccnorthbay.org/events/recycling-specifics/

The Novato Sanitary District will hold a special board meeting on May 14, 2026 @ 1:00 p.m. at the Novato Sanitary Distri...
05/13/2026

The Novato Sanitary District will hold a special board meeting on May 14, 2026 @ 1:00 p.m. at the Novato Sanitary District office, 500 Davidson Street, Novato, CA. The public is welcome to attend.

For a full agenda packet, please visit our website at:https://novatosan.com/mtgdocs/10719/Full-Packet.pdf

The May Pipeline eNews Is Here! πŸ“°Here's what's inside: Don't let summer FOG (fats, oils, and grease) spoil your BBQ seas...
05/08/2026

The May Pipeline eNews Is Here! πŸ“°

Here's what's inside: Don't let summer FOG (fats, oils, and grease) spoil your BBQ season. Learn how to keep your drains clean and clear. Plus, next year's sewer service rate increase will be $2 less than the amount approved under the 2022 plan, and a peek at your sewer dollars at work.

Read it now πŸ‘‡
πŸ‘‰ https://novatosan.com/info/posts/may-enews/

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The Novato Sanitary District will hold a regular Board meeting on May 11, 2026 @ 5:30 p.m. at the Novato Sanitary Distri...
05/08/2026

The Novato Sanitary District will hold a regular Board meeting on May 11, 2026 @ 5:30 p.m. at the Novato Sanitary District office, 500 Davidson Street, Novato, CA.
The public is welcome to attend. For a full agenda packet, please visit our website at: πŸ‘‰https://novatosan.com/board-agendas-and-minutes/

What You Flush Matters! 🚽Your toilet was designed to ONLY flush human waste and toilet paper. That's it. Anything else y...
05/08/2026

What You Flush Matters! 🚽

Your toilet was designed to ONLY flush human waste and toilet paper. That's it. Anything else you want to dispose of? It goes in the trash.

Wipes, feminine products, cotton swabs, floss, condoms β€” and the list goes on. None of these break down in your pipes. They can cause clogs, backups, and costly damage to your home plumbing and the sewer system.

When in doubt, throw it out β€” in the right cart:
🟒 Green Compost Cart: Tissues, paper towels, and toilet paper rolls
πŸ”΅ Blue Recycling Cart: Plastic, aluminum, and glass containers
⚫ Black Trash Cart: Anything else that can't be composted or recycled

πŸ‘‰https://novatosan.com/services/what-you-pour-down-the-drain-and-flush-matters/

Address

500 Davidson Street
Novato, CA
94945

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

(415) 892-1694

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