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OCWR Collaborates with Irvine Ranch Conservancy on Habitat Mitigation and Restoration Projects

OCWR Collaborates with Irvine Ranch Conservancy on Habitat Mitigation and Restoration Projects By Leila Barker, Regulatory Compliance Manager, Amy Cruz, Senior Environmental...
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RECYCLE YOUR PAINT WITH HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION

Paint Recycling: A Simple Way to Make a Difference This Fall Orange County, CA (October 31, 2024) – This fall, Orange County residents are invited to recycle their leftover paint...
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CELEBRATING SUSTAINABILITY: OC WASTE & RECYCLING HOSTS FREE COMPOST GIVEAWAY ON NOVEMBER 2

FREE STA-Certified Compost Available to Enhance Your Garden ORANGE COUNTY, CA (October 28, 2024) – OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR) is excited to announce a countywide Community Compost...
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Unveiling Creativity: Exploring Child Creativity Lab's Journey

At OC Waste & Recycling, we are passionate about resource recovery. That's why we are thrilled to shine a spotlight on an organization that shares our vision for a brighter, more...
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Safely Dispose of Your Household Hazardous Waste At OC Waste & Recycling Collection Day on September 14

Free Battery Collection Bucket for First 100 Attendees ORANGE COUNTY, CA (September 5, 2024) – OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR) is hosting an OC Household Hazardous Waste Collection...
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OC WASTE & RECYCLING TEAMS UP WITH DISNEYLAND RESORT FOR SUCCESSFUL HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION EVENT

ORANGE COUNTY, CA (August 20, 2024) – OC Waste & Recycling is pleased to announce the successful collaboration with Disneyland Resort in organizing a Household Hazardous Waste...
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Important Notice: Huntington Beach HHWCC Temporary Closure

ATTENTION ORANGE COUNTY RESIDENTS The Huntington Beach Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center (HHWCC) will be temporarily closing for site upgrades. Last day open will be...
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OC WASTE & RECYCLING EARNS NATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

ORANGE COUNTY, CA (July 29, 2024) – OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR) has received the 2024 Achievement Award from the National Association of Counties (NACo) for its groundbreaking work...
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ORDER UP! DRIVE-THRU FREE HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL FOR OC RESIDENTS

Celebrate National Drive-Thru Day this July 24, 2024, by clearing out your household hazardous waste with ease! Have you been putting off cleaning under the sink or organizing the...