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Falcons Help Out at the Landfill

OC Waste & Recycling operates three landfills in Orange County. Many environmental stewardship and protection programs are part of the landfill’s operations. One of the most...

Visit OCWR at upcoming events!

OC Waste and Recycling will be present at the following events: OC Sanitation District Open House - July 27 Chalk Art Mural Event for Kids - August 10 Angels Stadium Family Sunday...

Receive a Free Battery Bucket on National Drive-Thru Day!

Drive-Thru service, believed to have originated in 1947 along Route 66, sure has changed since the days of roller skates and meal trays. Drive-thrus are now used at many businesses...

Celebrate July 4 with Red, White, Blue and Green

Honoring America’s birthday is a long-standing tradition that evokes and communicates national pride. Why not honor mother earth at the same time? Here are some tips on how to...

Stop by participating OC Public Libraries for a children's activity book

Summer is here and so is OC Public Libraries with their Lunch at the Library program. Kids and teens 18 and under can receive FREE and HEALTHY lunches as well an a new OCWR...

Upcycling Your Neighborhood Library

Recycling is often the center of attention when talking about environmental stewardship. But upcycling, the reuse of materials, is just as important. And in some ways, it can be...

Have You Ever Been a Wishcycler?

Frequently we're faced with the dilemma of not knowing whether an item should be recycled. Wanting to the help the environment, you place an item in the recycling bin without being...

OCWR Receives Three NACo Awards

OC Waste and Recycling (OCWR) received three Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo). OCWR was recognized for their involvement in creating the Neighbor...

OCWR Celebrates Earth Day at Viejo Elementary

OC Waste & Recycling Speakers Bureau members spent two days at Viejo Elementary in Mission Viejo spreading messages about recycling, composting and ways to keep unnecessary trash...