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Solid Waste Management

The District's History Providing Solid Waste Service:

Novato Sanitary District has managed solid waste services in this community in a safe, cost-effective, and fiscally prudent manner since 1978.

Franchise Service Provider is Recology of Sonoma-Marin. In order to provide quality solid waste service to the community, Novato Sanitary District contracts with a private company through a Franchise Agreement. This agreement spells out the quality of service and cost of services to be provided. The current provider is Recology of Sonoma-Marin.

  • Lowest Garbage Rates in County: Since 1978, Novato Sanitary District and its franchise service providers (first Novato Disposal and now Recology) have maintained the lowest garbage rates in Marin County.
  • First Curbside Recycling. In 1982, we established the first curbside recycling program in Marin County.
  • Innovative Services. We are proud to continue to offer the best prices and most innovative service in the County, including household hazardous waste collection, recycling, composting, and others.

For Information and help with recycling, composting and garbage collection services, visit the Recology website.

Go To Recology Website