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We are closed in observance of Labor Day.
Join us for OC Waste & Recycling Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event on September 14th in Huntington Beach. OC County residents are encouraged to place items like lightbulbs, batteries and electronic in the truck of their car or truck and proceed to the City of Huntington Beach’s Corporate Yard at 17371 Gothard Street, Huntington Beach, CA . It is a hand-free, convenient way easily to drop-off hazardous waste materials.
When: September 14, 2024
Time: 7 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Where: 17371 Gothard Street, Huntington Beach
To read more about the event, visit OCLandfills.com/CollectionEventSeptember14.
For a complete list of accepted and unaccepted items, please visit OCLandfills.com/Hazardous-Waste/Fact-Sheets.
OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR) is excited to host a county-wide Community Compost Giveaway on Saturday, November 2, from 7:30 a.m. to noon. Orange County residents are welcome to visit Bee Canyon Greenery (Frank R. Bowerman Landfill) in Irvine, Valencia Greenery (Olinda Alpha Landfill) in Brea, and Capistrano Greenery (Prima Deshecha Landfill) in San Juan Capistrano. Please note that materials are limited at some locations and will be distributed while supplies last.
OCWR will be providing ready-to-use compost at no cost. At Bee Canyon Greenery and Capistrano Greenery, residents are encouraged to bring their own containers or heavy-duty yard waste bags and a shovel to collect the compost. At Valencia Greenery, pre-filled compost bags will be available, with a limit of 4 bags per household, while supplies last.
This compost, recycled from residential green waste at County landfill greeneries, helps conserve landfill space, protect the environment, and support our communities. It has been certified with the Seal of Testing Assurance (STA) by the US Composting Council, ensuring top-notch quality. This family-friendly event aims to provide residents with nutritious compost perfect for backyards and home gardens. The compost pickup locations are:
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 Collection Event, which was held on May 30, 2024, in Anaheim. The event aimed to provide Disneyland Resort cast members and employees with a convenient and safe way to dispose of household hazardous waste materials.
During the event, OC Waste & Recycling, supported by Orange County Conservation Corps and Disneyland Resort, collected an impressive total of over 5,900 pounds of household hazardous waste and 1,218 pounds of e-waste. This initiative underscores our commitment to environmental stewardship and community welfare by ensuring that hazardous materials are disposed of responsibly. Household hazardous waste includes items such as old paint, batteries, and electronic waste, which require special handling for safe disposal.
OC Waste & Recycling continues to encourage Orange County residents to participate in future events and dispose of hazardous materials responsibly. The Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center is open to residents Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at four of our locations throughout the county.
Hazardous Waste Collections Centers
About OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR)
OCWR serves the County’s solid waste disposal needs through resource recovery, operating public landfills, protecting the local environment, investing in renewable energy enterprises and promoting recycling to ensure a safe and healthy community for current and future generations. The department manages one of the nation's premier solid waste disposal systems and three composting greeneries, all serving residents and businesses in the County’s 34 cities and its unincorporated areas. OCWR’s three active landfills reflect environmental engineering at its best.
For more information on household hazardous waste disposal options and upcoming events, please visit our website at www.OCLandfill.com.
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When: Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Time: 6pm - 7pm
Where: Online Via Zoom
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81222818838
Call In Number: +1-669-444-9171
Meeting ID: 812 2281 8838
The Huntington Beach Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center (HHWCC) will be temporarily closed for site upgrades.
Closure Dates: Tuesday, August 20, 2024 – Late October
Location: Huntington Beach HHWCC, 17121 Nichols Street Gate 6, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Visit OCLandfills.com/HHWCC-Notice for more details.
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 Saturday, August 17th 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Closure Dates: Tuesday, August 20, 2024 – Late October
Location: Huntington Beach HHWCC, 17121 Nichols Street Gate 6, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Alternative HHWCC Locations
While the Huntington Beach HHWCC is closed, please visit alternative HHW collection centers for your hazardous waste disposal needs:
| Alternative HHW Collection Centers |
1071 N. Blue Gum Street, 92806 |
6411 Oak Canyon, 92618 |
San Juan Capistrano HHW Collection Center 32250 Avenida La Pata, 92675 |
Stay Informed
In the interim, OC Waste & Recycling will have a hazardous waste collection event in Huntington Beach on September 14th. Stay tuned for more details on upcoming events by visiting OCLandfills.com/events.
We will regularly update this page with the latest information on the closure. For a list of items accepted at our hazardous waste collection centers, please visit our website at OCLandfills.com/hazardous-waste/fact-sheets.
Irvine Global Village Festival is Orange County's premier multicultural event. It is a full day of food, art, music, and a celebration of Irvine's diverse community.
Join us at our booth Saturday, October 5 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. for the annual family-friendly festival featuring local and global cuisine, a global marketplace, entertainment, and cultural exhibits highlighting traditions from all around the world.
Date: October 5, 2024
Event Time: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Visit OC Waste & Recycling booth at the Fishing Derby in Brea on September 7th!
Date: Saturday, September 7, 2024
Location: Carbon Canyon Regional Park in Brea
Event Hours: 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
(Time adjusted due to excessive heat warning)
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 in the Senate Bill 1383 Procurement Program & Market Development Plan. The honor acknowledges excellence in pioneering efforts to create markets for recovered organics and fostering collaboration with regional partners.
"Senate Bill 1383 set methane emissions reduction targets for California beginning in 2022, requiring jurisdictions to implement mandatory organic waste collection and reduce organic waste disposal from landfills," said Tom Koutroulis, Director of OC Waste & Recycling. “OCWR created new procurement partnership opportunities with jurisdictions, businesses, and non-profits, and provided innovative habitat mitigation, all in support of SB 1383 procurement targets.”
OCWR's comprehensive recycling initiative begins with the collection of green and organic waste from residential curbsides, which is then transformed into compost and mulch. These beneficial products are then distributed back to the community, serving as valuable resources to enhance gardens and landscaping, all free of charge.
Since the beginning of the community composting and mulch program in October 2020, OCWR's greeneries (located at Bee Canyon and Capistrano, co-located at the County landfills) have successfully diverted over 30,000 tons of green waste and manure from critical landfill space. OCWR has provided compost and/or mulch to 24 of the 35 cities in Orange County, partnering with a wildlife conservancy, a water district, and three County agencies for compost and mulch. In addition, in 2023, through the market development program, the department received 19,259 tons of feedstock from residential curbside green waste and horse manure for composting, resulting in the distribution of 4,975 tons of mulch and 2,560 tons of compost.
"We thank NACo for recognizing our efforts and for contributing to raising awareness about the comprehensive and sustainable services offered by our County," continued Koutroulis. "United, we possess the ability to impact and shape a better future for us all."
NACo's annual Achievement Awards program aims to acknowledge innovations within county governments. These awards span across 18 diverse categories, encompassing a wide range of services provided by counties, such as children and youth, criminal justice and public safety, county administration, information technology, health, civic engagement, and numerous others.
About National Association of Counties (NACo)
The National Association of Counties (NACo) strengthens America’s counties, including nearly 40,000 county elected officials and 3.6 million county employees. Founded in 1935, NACo unites county officials to advocate for county government priorities in federal policymaking; promote exemplary county policies and practices; nurture leadership skills and expand knowledge networks; optimize county and taxpayer resources and cost savings; and enrich the public’s understanding of county government. www.naco.org
About OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR)
OCWR serves the County’s solid waste disposal needs through resource recovery, operating public landfills, protecting the local environment, investing in renewable energy enterprises and promoting recycling to ensure a safe and healthy community for current and future generations. The department manages one of the nation's premier solid waste disposal systems and three composting greeneries, all serving residents and businesses in the County’s 34 cities and its unincorporated areas. OCWR’s three active landfills reflect environmental engineering at its best. Learn more by visiting the OCWR website at www.OCLandfills.com.
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