Virtual Meeting Details: Wednesday, March 2 6 - 8...
Love is in the air and giving your loved one an eco-friendly Valentine’s Day gift is a great way to show them you care, while also caring about the earth. Earth911 has provided some great tips on how to be environmentally conscious on this special day. Their ideas range from...
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...
As the concern about the COVID-19 outbreak spreads, additional guidance is being released by federal and local health authorities. While all landfill operations continue uninterrupted, following all safety and health guidelines, OCWR is taking precautions in other areas of our department to keep employees healthy and help prevent illness in...
Activities, tours, prizes and demonstrations offer family fun and learning! OC Waste & Recycling and Fifth District Supervisor, Lisa Bartlett, are pleased to welcome Orange County residents to a FREE Earth Day Open House and Environmental Fair at the Prima Deshecha Landfill on Saturday April 21, 2018. Tours of the...
The holidays can be stressful. We travel near and far to be with family and loved ones, plan lavish meals and celebrations, and do everything we can to ensure we have the perfect gifts for the season. This is a lot to do while we continue to work, go to...
Building responses to industry-transforming legislative mandates affecting organic waste management characterized 2018 for OCWR. We pivoted from promoting recycling to practicing it, with a dual focus on the County as a jurisdiction and a regional leader for the cities. Through this annual report, we invite you to review our progress...
County of Orange Landfills and Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Centers will be closed on Wednesday, the Fourth of July holiday. Landfills and HHW Centers will be open the following day, Wednesday July 5 and will operate during normal business hours. Please contact your local hauler for information and pickup dates...
Today is a great reminder to continuously protect our environment. Being environmentally-friendly doesn't require drastic changes to your daily routine. Celebrate Earth Day with these simple changes: Recycle old newspapers, office paper and junk mail Return empty bottles and cans to a recycling center or place in your recycling bin...