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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...

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...

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...

With school back in session throughout many cities, OC Waste & Recycling has many tools available to help both students and families take a break from the books and help ease this...

OC Waste & Recycling offers OC residents a simple drive-through service to properly dispose of common household items such as paints, batteries, light bulbs, pesticides and much...

OC Waste and Recycling (OCWR) received two 2020 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo). OCWR was recognized for the development and implementation of a...

What happens to our trash at the end of the day? That question “what happens to our trash” is often asked by kids. The answer is, it goes to one of Orange County’s three landfills...

International Compost Awareness Week: May 3-9, 2020 Looking for a great activity to break up that stay-at-home boredom? Celebrate compost with us! Compost increases soil health...

While COVID-19 forced OC Waste & Recycling to cancel its free landfill tours for the time being, the staff has created a stunning virtual tour of Olinda Alpha Landfill in Brea...