Public Works

Public Works is inviting bids for the OLYMPIAD RD-FELIPE RD TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION PROJECT – CIP 24258.  This CIP has a deadline of Thursday May 29, 2025 at 2PM.

In celebration of Earth Day, the City's trash hauler, Waste Management - and green waste processor - Tierra Verde Industries - will offer free compost for Mission Viejo residents at the Mission Viejo Animal Services Center on Saturday, May 3 at 9 am.

Proof of Mission Viejo residency is required. Quantities are limited. Each resident will be allotted up to 36 gallons while supplies last. Residents should bring a shovel and bag (or container) to fill. 

Minor repair work by a City contractor on the La Paz Bridge Friday, April 4 will require some lane closures.

The work will take place on La Paz Road. Most locations will require only one lane of traffic to be closed at a time beginning at 7 am, but a few will require two of the three lanes to be closed, according to the City’s contractor. Any locations requiring two lanes to be closed will be done during off-peak hours from 9 am to 3 pm.

All work is expected to be finished by 4 pm.

Motorists should expect some delays and consider alternate routes.

The City reconfigured northbound Chrisanta Drive at the intersection with La Paz Road as part of traffic signal modifications intended to improve traffic operations.  

While the City is still in the process of adjusting the new traffic signal timing, in response to public input, northbound Chrisanta Drive will be restored to its original configuration with two northbound left-turn lanes by the end of this week. The City will explore alternative options for maximizing traffic flow at the intersection. 
 

Public Works is inviting bids for the HIGH-INTENSITY ACTIVATED CROSSWALK (HAWK) TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION & INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS – CIP 24259.  This CIP has a deadline of Thursday April 24 at 2PM. Review the Bid Specifications for additional details.

The City and Waste Management are hosting a free composting workshop at 10 am on Saturday, April 5 in the Saddleback Room II at Mission Viejo City Hall.

Residents can learn how to turn their yard and food waste into organic fertilizer through traditional composting or vermi-composting. Compost and vermi-composting containers will be available for Mission Viejo residents to purchase or order at a significant discount.

The City is partnering with Waste Management to host a free drive-through E-Waste and Household Hazardous Waste Collection on Saturday, March 29 from 9 to 11 am in the City Hall parking lot. This event will provide residents with a free, safe and convenient way to properly dispose of hazardous items.

Proof of residency will be required with a valid identification card and residents must remain in their vehicle at all times. No business waste or walk-ups will be permitted. There is a limit of 125 pounds or 15 gallons per vehicle, and each container must not exceed 5 gallons.