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 (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.
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Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility is open to accept residents' drop-offs.
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Location:
City Public Services Main Yard
1165 East Taylor Street
Vista, California 92084-3303
(760) 726-1340 x1606
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 five divisions, each with its own distinct projects, goals, and objectives: Public Works Administration, Street Support Division, Street Maintenance Division, Wastewater Division, Parks Maintenance Division and Fleet Maintenance Division.
- Budget preparation
- Office Management Assistance
- Graffiti Abatement
- Street Lights
- Traffic Signals
- Drains
- Litter Pick-Up
- Fencing and Guardrails
- Weed Abatement
- Street Tree Maintenance
- Asphalt Street Maintenance
- Street Sweeping
- Traffic Striping
- Traffic Signs
- Pothole Repair
- Sewer Cleaning
- Construction and Service
- Easement Maintenance and Inspections
- Purchase and Maintenance of all city vehicles and equipment, including fire vehicles
Public Services Department Mission Statement
To efficiently and effectively serve the citizens of Vista through proper maintenance of the City's public infrastructure (streets, lights, signals, signs, trees, drains, sewers, solid waste and vehicles) to the highest level possible.