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UPDATE: Frank R. Bowerman Landfill closed due to surrounding wildfires. Prima Deshecha and Olinda Alpha Landfills open.

Olinda Alpha and Prima Deshecha Landfills are open. Due to the emergency closure of the Frank R. Bowerman Landfill (Irvine) from the Silverado Fire, the Prima Deshecha Landfill...
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Olinda Alpha and Frank R. Bowerman Landfills are currently closed due to surrounding wildfires. Haulers are encourage to re-direct waste loads to Prima Deshecha Landfill.

Olinda Alpha Landfill and Frank R. Bowerman Landfills are currently closed due to surrounding wildfires. Haulers are encourage to re-direct waste loads to Prima Deshecha Landfill...
Reduce pumpkin

Get ahead of the carve with a plan to reduce pumpkin waste this season

Everyone looks forward to the fall season and the pumpkin lattes, pumpkin spice treats and other delicacies that come with it. But a ccording to the US Department of Energy, the...
Columbus day

OC Landfills will remain open Monday, October 12

OC MAttress Graphic

OC Waste & Recycling Launches Mattress Recycling Program

County and Mattress Recycling Council team up to Offer Free Recycling Service OC’s landfills will no longer bury mattresses SANTA ANA, Calif., September 29, 2020 – OC Waste &...
SWANA 2020

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. OC Safety is a software tool used to...
Fruit + Battery

Scientists find an A-Peel-ing way to extract metal from batteries

Battery disposal is one of the most important rules when it comes to the managing a successful waste stream. Not only do batteries pose an environmental threat to our landfills...
Talking Trash Trivia Challenge

Anaheim Ducks Talking Trash with OC Waste & Recycling

Who's ready to Talk Some Trash, have some fun and win prizes? The Anaheim Ducks and OC Waste & Recycling are bringing OC residents a six week “Talking Trash” trivia challenge for...
Labor day

OC Landfills and Household Hazardous Waste Collection Centers Closed Monday, September 7

In observance of Labor Day, OCWR's landfills and Household Hazardous Waste Collection Centers will be closed on Monday, September 7. Both will resume normal operations the...