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Waste Less, Do More: How JWA is Redefining Airport Sustainability
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John Wayne Airport (JWA) is soaring toward sustainability with a mission to become a zero-waste airport—reducing landfill contributions, recovering edible food, and making a meaningful difference in the lives of Orange County residents and the planet. What’s Driving the Change? In California, Senate Bill (SB) 1383 requires residents and businesses...
OC Landfills and Household Hazardous Waste Collection Centers Closed Monday, September 7
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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 on Tuesday, September 8. Holiday schedules for Orange County residential trash collection may be confirmed with local haulers. For more information on hours of operation...
Get ahead of the carve with a plan to reduce pumpkin waste this season
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Everyone looks forward to the fall season and the pumpkin lattes, pumpkin spice treats and other delicacies that come with it. But according to the US Department of Energy, the United States grows nearly 2 billion pounds of pumpkin, resulting in an estimated 1.3 billion pounds tossed into landfills after...
OC WASTE & RECYCLING PARTNERS WITH AGROMIN TO EXPAND COMPOST AND MULCH PROGRAM
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Collaboration Provides Certified Organic Compost and Mulch for Agricultural Market Orange County, CA (January 13, 2026) – OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR) has partnered with Agromin Corporation, California’s largest organics recycler and a leading manufacturer of earth-friendly soil products, to expand the County’s compost and mulch distribution to bulk customers...
Prima Deshecha Landfill – Subsequent EIR for Increase in Maximum Daily Operations
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Public Meeting was held on October 4, 2023. OC...
OC WASTE & RECYCLING ANNOUNCES $6M IN GRANT FUNDING TOWARDS REGIONAL EDIBLE FOOD RECOVERY IN ORANGE COUNTY
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Up to $500,000 Per Grant Available to Support Sustainable Five-Year Programs Orange County, CA (March 2, 2026) – OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR) is now accepting applications for the Regional Recycling and Edible Food Recovery Grant, a competitive five-year grant program designed to expand edible food recovery infrastructure and support...