Public Services

The Public Services Department is charged with maintaining the City streets and park facilities, drainage systems, sanitary sewers and other right-of-way components such as trees, street lights, traffic signals and signs. This department also is responsible for graffiti removal, solid waste management (the City contracts out trash/recycling with EDCO), and the City's household hazardous waste / used oil collection facility. In addition, this department operates the City fueling facility and maintains the fleet of City vehicles and equipment.

Hours

Monday through Thursday 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. - closed on Fridays

Public Services Divisions

The Public Services Department is separated into divisions, each with its own distinct projects, goals, and objectives: Public Services Administration, Street Support , Street Maintenance, Wastewater, Parks and Facilities Maintenance and Fleet Maintenance.

Administration

  • Budget preparation
  • Office Management Assistance

Street Support

  • Graffiti Abatement
  • Street Lights (to report a problem call (760) 726-1340 ext. 1611)
  • Traffic Signals
  • Drains
  • Litter Pick-Up
  • Fencing and Guardrails
  • Weed Abatement
  • Street Tree Maintenance

Street Maintenance

  • Asphalt Street Maintenance
  • Street Sweeping
  • Traffic Striping
  • Traffic Signs
  • Pothole Repair

Wastewater (Sewer)

  • Sewer Cleaning
  • Construction and Service
  • Easement Maintenance and Inspections

Fleet Maintenance

  • Purchase and Maintenance of all city vehicles and equipment, including fire vehicles

Sewer Service Billing

How do I pay for sewer service?

The City of Vista and the Buena Sanitation District provide sewer service to over 21,600 customers combined. Sewer service is billed annually as part of the San Diego County Assessor’s property tax bill and is based on service type and approved rates. To determine which agency provides your sewer service consult the Sewer Service Area Boundaries map. For a copy of current sewer rates see either the City of Vista Sewer Service Rate Table or the Buena Sanitation District Sewer Service Rate Table.

For More Information call (760) 726-1340 ext. 1036 or 1037.

How do I connect to the sewer system?

Sewer capacity charges, also known as wastewater discharge permit fees or sewer connection fees, are one-time fees paid when new development or expansion of existing development occurs and is based on the number of equivalent dwelling units (EDUs) projected to be contributed to the system. Sewer capacity charges are adjusted annually to reflect the impact of inflation on sewer facility construction costs. For additional information regarding connection to the sewer system please contact the Sanitation Engineering Division.