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County and Mattress Recycling Council team up to Offer Free Recycling Service

SANTA ANA, Calif., September 29, 2020 – OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR) and the Mattress Recycling Council (MRC) today announced a new service at OC’s landfills: free commercial and...

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UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE: NO NEW EXEMPT SOIL APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED

OC Waste & Recycling's criteria for the acceptance of clean soil are required to protect the environment and ensure regulatory compliance.

SOIL ACCEPTANCE STATUS BY LANDFILL...

OC LANDFILLS NOW ACCEPTING TREATED WOOD WASTE

Treated Wood Waste Disposal Information-Please Review This Notice Carefully Prior to Disposing of Treated Wood Waste (TWW).

BEGINNING APRIL 16, 2021, FOR A PERIOD OF 6 MONTHS...

OCWR Strongly Recommends the Use of Face Covers

In response to the COVID-19 Pandemic and in conformance with guidance and recommendations from the California Department of Public Health and Orange County Health officer, OCWR is...

Service Update: We are open

Orange County Landfills and Household Hazardous Waste Centers remain open during normal business hours. Materials Exchange Programs (MEPs) will reopen on Saturday, June 27 for...

Virtual Landfill Tour: Olinda Alpha Landfill

Virtual Landfill Tour Offers at Home Learning Opportunity for Families.

Visit the OC Recycle Guide!

Click here to view the OC Recycle Guide. Orange County's A-Z recycling tool to recycle right!

OCWR Wins 2020 SWANA Award for Best Safety Innovation

OC Waste & Recycling has been selected by the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) for the 2020 Best Safety Innovation award.

News & Headlines

International Compost Awareness Week 2021

Happy International Compost Awareness Week, OC!

May 6, 2021

The first full week of May marks International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW), celebrated worldwide as more people, businesses, municipalities, schools and organizations are recognizing the importance of composting. This year’s theme is Grow, Eat…COMPOST…Repeat. For details on how to participate in...