Public Works

In an effort to educate the community about the importance of recycling and to encourage residents to recycle, the City’s waste hauler, Waste Management of Orange County, provides free tours at its transfer station in Irvine.  The transfer station in Irvine is where all recyclables collected in Mission Viejo are sorted.  The tour starts with a brief presentation, which is followed by a walking tour through the transfer station line.  This tour is a great opportunity for students and residents of all ages to better understand what happens with their waste after it is pl

Conservation of the Earth's natural resources is essential to protecting the environment for this and future generations.  To encourage residents and businesses to do their part to conserve our natural resources, Mission Viejo has provided a variety of information, resources, and tips to help you conserve. 

Conserving water is critical in Southern California, where water supply is a constant challenge.  To help conserve our most precious resource, the City practices several water conservation strategies, such as the use of reclaimed water, drought-tolerant landscaping, and smart irrigation controllers.  Over 500 acres of parks, medians, slopes, and open space are irrigated with reclaimed water"”saving the City about 470 million gallons of drinking water per year.  To lessen its demand for water, many of the City’s medians and open space are landscaped with dr

The mission of the Stormwater Management Program is to maintain and promote the quality of water and environmental resources for the citizens of Mission Viejo and to ensure compliance with water quality regulations.

The City of Mission Viejo is committed to protecting the environment and recognizes the importance of recycling and proper waste disposal practices. To preserve and protect the beauty and health of the community, Mission Viejo offers a variety of recycling programs and provides information to assist residents and businesses in their efforts to green the community.  Contact City staff to learn more about the programs and services offered in Mission Viejo or to obtain information.