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OC O&M - Frequently Asked Questions

QUESTION ICON There is constant stagnant water in the curb and gutter in front of my home. Who can I contact?

ANSWER ICONYou may submit a service Request Buttonservice request or contact the Operations & Maintenance office at Phone icon(714) 955-0200.

QUESTION ICON Does the County have a Tree Trimming Program?

ANSWER ICONThe county does have an annual tree contract with West Coast Arborists. The service consists of road right-of–way trimming, sidewalk clearance trimming and aesthetic trimming of trees within our right-of-way. County areas are divided by grids which are trimmed on a three year schedule. The service also includes removal of damaged trees and any trees creating a public hazard. WCA is on call 24 hours a day for emergency response to any tree issues that arise.

WCA also provides tree service on our flood control channels, providing clearance for maintenance vehicles on the service road and removing growth on the slopes to discourage homeless encampments, and to reduce fuel for fires.

QUESTION ICON How do I report a street light out or a traffic signal light malfunction?

ANSWER ICON Operations & Maintenance does not maintain illuminating street lights nor traffic signals. For streets light in unincorporated Orange County please contact your local utility/electrical service provider. In most case unincorporated County areas are serviced by either Southern California Edison or San Diego Gas & Electric.

  • SCE - Phone icon (800) 655-4555
  • SDG&E - Phone icon (800) 800-411-7343

To report malfunctioning traffic signal lights in unincorporated Orange County areas, please contact the Traffic Engineering Section from the OC Public Works/Road Division at Phone icon (714) 834-3484 or Phone icon (714) 834-5034.

QUESTION ICONThe street sweeper has not swept my street according to the schedule posted on my street.

ANSWER ICON To report street sweeping related concerns in unincorporated Orange County areas, you may submit a service Request Buttonservice request or contact the Operations & Maintenance office at
Phone icon(714) 955-0200.

 

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QUESTION ICON The street sweeper did a poor job sweeping the street. How can I report this?

ANSWER ICON To report street sweeping related concerns in unincorporated Orange County areas, you may submit aservice Request Buttonservice request or contact the Operations & Maintenance office at
Phone icon (714) 955-0200.

QUESTION ICON Who enforces parking in unincorporated areas of Orange County?

ANSWER ICON Parking is enforced by the Orange County Sheriff's Department and they may be contacted at:

  • North County Phone icon (714) 647-1851
  • South County Phone icon (949) 425-1886

QUESTION ICON When is trash pick up day in my neighborhood?

ANSWER ICON To find out when your trash will be picked up in unincorporated County areas, you may contact the County of Orange Integrated Waste Management Department at
Phone icon (714) 834-4000.

QUESTION ICON How can I report a cracked or uplifted sidewalk?

ANSWER ICON You may submit aservice Request Buttonservice request or contact the Operations & Maintenance office at Phone icon (714) 955-0200.

QUESTION ICON How can I find out about a bid?

ANSWER ICON Please visit thethe County of Orange On-Line Bidding Home Page.

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