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Public Notification from Solid Waste Local Enforcement Agency (LEA)

Solid Waste Local Enforcement Agency (LEA) Amendment to Report of Facility Information Public Notice

Cover your load! It's the law.

National Cover Your Load Day June 6

Covering your load when driving to OC Landfills is more than a good habit; it’s the law. In celebration of Cover Your Load Day, June 6, OC Waste & Recycling reminds the public of...

Compost Giveaway

Compost Giveaway May 21

OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR) announces a Compost Giveaway at Frank R. Bowerman (FRB) Landfill. Pick up FREE compost at 11002 Bee Canyon Access Road in Irvine on Saturday, May 21...

Bee Canyon Compost Greenery

OC WASTE & RECYCLING AWARDED $3 MILLION TO EXPAND COMPOSTING OPERATIONS

ORANGE COUNTY, CA (May 11, 2022) – OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR) receives $3 million from CalRecycle, the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery. The grant award...

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Composting Tips & Benefits

Looking to learn more about composting ? Composting benefits gardens and landscapes, and on a broader level, helps reduce methane gases for a healthier environment. With more than...

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EARTH DAY EVENTS GET WIGGLY

In celebration of Earth Month,   OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR), OC Public Libraries (OCPL) and Discovery Cube OC (DCOC) teamed up for County-wide Earth Day events to educate...

Recycling during the holidays

Recycling During the Holidays

December 21, 2021

The hustle and bustle of the holiday season will likely leave you with items for recycling or in need of proper disposal. Before tossing items in the waste bin, consider reducing...

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Holiday Closures

December 20, 2021

OC Waste & Recycling and all of its facilities are closed on Saturday, December 25, 2021, and Saturday, January 1, 2022. Please note the following details for landfills, Household...

Thanksgiving Closures

Thanksgiving Day Closures

November 22, 2021

OC Waste & Recycling is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 25, 2021. Please note the following details for landfills, Household Hazardous Waste Collection Centers, and...