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Waste Management Commission Elects 2018 Leaders

At its December 2017 meeting, the Orange County Waste Management Commission elected Commissioner Rob Johnson to serve as Chairman for 2018. He was appointed to the Commission in 2015 and served as Vice Chair in 2017. Chairman Johnson was elected to serve the cities of the Second Supervisorial District in...

World Health Day a Great Reminder to Check Old Medication

Happy World Health Day - a great day to check your old medication Since 1948, April 7 has been designated as World Health Day. It's a day that brings awareness to medical issues worldwide. OC Waste & Recycling encourages you to use the day to check the status of your...

OCWR Landfills Closed on Labor Day

OC Waste & Recycling is reminding customers that County landfills will be closed on Labor Day, Monday, September 2 . The landfills will resume regular hours on Tuesday, September 3 . Holiday schedules for Orange County residential trash collection may be confirmed with local haulers here . For more information...

OC Waste & Recycling receives national award for excellence in landfill management

Award exemplifies commitment to proper and compliant waste disposal Santa Ana, Calif. (June 7, 2018) — OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR) has received one of the waste industry’s most important awards, the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) 2018 Gold Award for Landfill Management Excellence of the Prima Deshecha...

OC Waste & Recycling receives national award for excellence in landfill management

Award exemplifies commitment to proper and compliant waste disposal Santa Ana, Calif. (June 7, 2018) — OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR) has received one of the waste industry’s most important awards, the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) 2018 Gold Award for Landfill Management Excellence of the Prima Deshecha...

OCWR Holiday Schedule

Happy Holidays from OC Waste & Recycling! Please note that our landfills and Household Hazardous Waste Centers will be closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, but will operate during normal business hours on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.

Enjoy an Eco-Friendly Thanksgiving this Year: Try these Upcycled Thanksgiving Decoration Ideas!

The holiday season is upon us and there is always too much to do. Of course we want to make our homes inviting and welcoming by adding holiday cheer. This year instead of buying new decorations, why not try repurposing past holiday goods and common things found around the house...

Celebrate National Drive-Thru Day!

Have a cluttered garage or cabinets and need to free up some space? Celebrate National Drive-Thru Day with OC Waste & Recycling on Tuesday July 24 . Bring items such as e-waste, unused paints, pesticides, automotive products, batteries and more to a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center (HHWCC). After “driving...

Orange County Christmas Tree Recycling

Residents can recycle their holiday tree instead of sending it to the landfill. Haulers have a variety of dates, times and requirements. For a list of Orange County trash haulers by city, visit our link here . Be sure to: -- Check pick-up/drop-off dates and times -- Find out any...

Drop-Off Unwanted Medications for National Take Back Day

Last week we celebrated World Health Day. If you haven't dropped-off your old or expired medications, here's another chance. OC will be participating in National Take Back Day on April 27.