Castro Valley Sanitary District (CVSan) is excited to announce that we are recruiting for a Zero Waste Intern. This internship is a great opportunity for a student or recent graduate who is passionate about sustainability or education and is eager to gain hands-on experience in waste reduction initiatives. Application and Supplementary Questionnaire are due, Friday, June 6, 2025.
Must be currently enrolled in or have graduated from a 4-year school in environmental studies, communications, public administration, education, or a field related to the work. A valid California Class C driver’s license and satisfactory driving record is required.
The Castro Valley Sanitary District (CVSan) is a small public agency organized under the Health and Safety Code of the State of California. As a California Special District, CVSan has responsibility for the operation and maintenance of the sanitary sewer collection system within the unincorporated community of Castro Valley. The District also is in charge of the administration of a refuse collection franchise, the District's 25% interest in a wastewater treatment facility, implementation and administration of State and locally mandated recycling programs, as well as District participation in sub-regional wastewater discharge and solid/hazardous waste management agencies.
Mission Statement
Castro Valley Sanitary District (CVSan) is a public agency that provides wastewater and solid waste services (recycling, organics, and garbage) to the community of Castro Valley. This includes maintaining 160 miles of sewer pipes, eight pump stations, and 90 public garbage and recycling cans on Castro Valley Boulevard. CVSan also owns 25% of the Castro Valley/Oro Loma Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) and participates in the management of the WWTP’s ongoing operations. Quality service and reas...onable rates are standard practices at CVSan. CVSan was founded in 1939 and serves over 64,000 residents and 580 businesses in an 10 square mile area.
The Zero Waste Department ensures that residential and commercial customers receive quality organics, recycling, and garbage services at reasonable rates from the District’s contractor. The Department ensures compliance with federal, state and local regulations, including a mandate to reduce materials sent to landfills, along with a requirement to appropriately discard hazardous materials, which helps to ensure proper long-term management of our resources and the environment. In addition, CVSan has a goal of Zero Waste (90%+ diversion) by the year 2029. The Zero Waste Department works to keep the community informed on legislation, new programs and the best recycling practices via public outreach.
