Novato Sanitary District

The Novato Sanitary District provides wastewater collection, treatment, recycling, reclamation, and disposal to 60,000 residents and businesses in City of Novato and surrounding areas of Marin County. It also administers solid waste services and has partnered with Recology for garbage and recycling collection. The District covers approximately 34 square miles and owns approximately 250 miles of sewers, 40 pump stations, a state-of-the-art and award-winning wastewater treatment plant, and an approximately 800-acre reclamation facility. The District takes pride in its essential role in protecting the public health and safety of the Novato area for nearly 100 years. In fact, in 2025, the District will celebrate its 100th anniversary!

Rooted in a long history of service, District administration and operations focus on the future. The District knows that its continued success is made possible by its two dozen talented and committed employees. It also works to balance the careful maintenance of its infrastructure with investing in innovation. The District has a AAA credit rating due to its sound financial management, and its wastewater and solid waste operations adhere to the highest standards of operations.