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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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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. 

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Treated Wood and Solar Panels No Longer Accepted at OC Landfills

As of January 1, 2021, OC landfills will be unable to accept Treated Wood Waste (TWW) TWW as waste for disposal at our sites. This measure is in response to expiring state waivers...

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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...

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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...

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Virtual Landfill Tour: Olinda Alpha Landfill

Virtual Landfill Tour Offers at Home Learning Opportunity for Families.

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Visit the OC Recycle Guide!

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

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California Recycling Commission Urges Policy Changes

March 5, 2021
With an attempt to bolster California’s dwindling recycle program, the state’s recycling commission recently offered 19 policy recommendations which would encourage Californians to become better educated with recycling, while aiming to reach the goal of consistently streamlining unwanted waste out...
Skip the Straw Day

National Skip the Straw Day

February 25, 2021
Recycle PPE

TerraCycle and Anheuser-Busch Partner to Encourage Proper PPE Disposal

February 19, 2021
FRB Recovery Update

Bowerman Landfill Recovery Update

February 19, 2021
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