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CELEBRATING SUSTAINABILITY: OC WASTE & RECYCLING HOSTS FREE COMPOST GIVEAWAY ON NOVEMBER 2

October 28, 2024

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

September 18, 2024

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

September 5, 2024

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

August 20, 2024

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...

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...

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Empowering Through Education: Laura's Journey as a Heavy Equipment Trainer

Name: Laura Perguson Job Title: Heavy Equipment Training Manager Years: 35 years Laura's journey into heavy equipment training began long before she became an official trainer...

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From Passion to Profession: Celebrating Women Engineers at OC Waste & Recycling

In celebration of International Women in Engineering Day, we are thrilled to recognize the contributions of the five exceptional women engineers at OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR)...