Looking for something to do with the family during winter break? Why not discover the Science of Gingerbread and explore OC Waste & Recycling’s EcoChallenge exhibit at the Discovery Cube OC. Follow this link to score your free admission ticket!

Do you know what it takes to safely dispose of your household hazardous waste? To answer this question, OC Waste & Recycling has teamed up with Wild Wing of the Anaheim Ducks to help educate residents on ways to recycle right! Find out what to do with those old paint cans and batteries, and how to avoid contaminating your greenwaste and recyclables by watching these fun and informative videos.

In addition to Wild Wing’s tips and advice, you can visit OCRecycleGuide.com for an A-Z list of recycling options for Orange County residents.

Orange County landfills and Household Hazardous Waste Collection Centers are closed for the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, November 28. They re-open for business on Friday, November 29. For holiday waste collection schedule, residents may contact their city waste hauler here.

Did you know about 200 million pounds of turkey are thrown away each year at Thanksgiving? As we work to preserve our natural resources, the County of Orange would like to encourage residents to recycle right this holiday season. By making a conscience decision about what goes in your waste bin, we can ensure our landfills have space for years to come.

Orange County Waste & Recycling has come up with some suggestions on how you can help protect Mother Earth this Thanksgiving. It’s important to plan ahead for the meal and practice portion control by purchasing food according to your guest list. Still have too much? An alternative to throwing away those pounds of leftovers is to compost them. Also make sure to set the table like a recycling pro. Use reusable plates and silverware if you can and avoid single-use plastics. Finally, take household items and upcycle them into holiday decorations. Want more ideas? Visit this link for more information and creative ways to get festive this holiday season but still be eco-friendly.

If you are having trouble figuring out where to bring items you no longer need, visit OCRecycleGuide.com for an A-Z guide on how to recycle right.

With the closure of many recycling centers throughout the state, California residents have been wondering what to do with their bottles and cans. Although the centers may be closing, you can still recycle your beverage containers by putting them in your curbside bins or dwelling complex carts.

If you prefer to visit a recycling center, click here for more information on where to bring your recyclables. This is a state program run by the state agency, CalRecycle. To contact them with questions, follow the link.

Here at OCWR we are continuously looking for ways to be more eek-o-friendly and with Halloween just around the corner, we found a great article that provides alternatives to passing out candy.

Follow the link to see creative ways to minimize waste this Halloween.
 

Join us this Saturday, October 19, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. alongside Supervisor Donald Wagner and The Paper Depot at our Household Hazardous Waste Collection and Paper Shredding Event. We will be collecting household hazardous waste and shredding confidential documents for FREE!

E-waste, motor oil, shredded paper, and chemicals are just some of the items you can dispose of at the event. Check out our website for a full list of items accepted at our household hazardous collection centers. Safe and proper waste disposal is important for our environment, so we hope to see you there!

To celebrate 18 years of community fun, the 2019 Irvine Global Village Festival will be one of the largest ones yet! The now two-day festival incorporates the best of Irvine's historic fall festival to offer more food, art, and music throughout an entire weekend at the Great Park.

OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR) will be participating in the 18th Annual Irvine Global Village Festival. OCWR's booth will educate residents on how to recycle right and understand options available for disposal of organic waste. Information provided at the event will teach visitors about how to prevent contamination of greenwaste and recyclable items. Find the OCWR booth in the Kid's Village at booth #67.

OC Waste & Recycling has launched a new website to help you Recycle Right. Visit OCRecycleGuide.com for an A-Z list of recycling options for Orange County Residents.
 

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For more tips on waste management and recycling, follow us on social media @OCWaste.

PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING ABOUT THE PROPOSED BEE CANYON GREENERY COMPOSTING OPERATION

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS ABOUT THE PROPOSED BEE CANYON GREENERY COMPOSTING OPERATION

1. NOTICE OF INTENT
2. FINAL MND-IS
3. FIGURE 1 - SITE LOCATION MAP
4. FIGURE 2 - SITE LAYOUT
5. FIGURE 3 - PHASE 1 OPERATIONS AREA
6. FIGURE 4 - PHASE 2 OPERATIONS AREA
7. FIGURE 5 - FACILITY DRAINAGE PLAN
8. FIGURE 6 - VIEWSHED SIMULATION LOCATIONS
9. FIGURE 7 - VIEWSHED SIMULATION LOCATIONS - FALCON RIDGE
10. FIGURE 8 - VIEWSHED SIMULATION LOCATIONS - PORTOLA SPRINGS COMMUNITY PARK
11. APPENDIX A - MND-IS DISTRIBUTION LIST
12. APPENDIX B - MMRP
13. APPENDIX C - AIR QUALITY-HEALTH RISK-GHG-ENERGY IMPACT ANALYSIS
14. APPENDIX D - ODOR IMPACT ANALYSIS
15. APPENDIX E - ODOR IMPACT MINIMIZATION PLAN
16. APPENDIX F - NOISE AND VIBRATION IMPACT ANALYSIS
17. APPENDIX G - TRAFFIC IMPACT ANALYSIS
18. APPENDIX H - AB 52 TRIBAL CULTURAL RESOURCES CONSULTATION LETTERS
19. APPENDIX I - WATER INFRASTRUCTURE AND AVAILABILITY ANALYSIS
20. RESPONSES TO CALRECYCLE COMMENTS ON DRAFT MND-IS
21. RESPONSES TO SCAQMD COMMENTS ON DRAFT MND-IS
22. RESPONSES TO CITY OF IRVINE COMMENTS ON DRAFT MND-IS
23. RESPONSES TO IRWD COMMENTS ON DRAFT MND-IS
24. RESPONSES TO DR. VINCE GIL COMMENTS ON DRAFT MND-IS