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Wild Wing is Back! And This Time He’s Talking About the Benefits of Composting

Wild Wing of the Anaheim Ducks is back “Talking Trash” and wants to educate you on the benefits of composting. Did you know composting organic waste can reduce trash disposal by 35 percent and improves the water capacity of soil, which can help you save money on your water bill...

Check Out OCWR’s New Recycling Tool!

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. It’s as easy as 1-2-3! Visit OCRecycleGuide.com Type in the item you want to recycle Click for details on where to take the...

NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION

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...

National Battery Day

Happy National Battery Day! Did you know batteries contain chemicals that are hazardous to the environment and can potentially cause fires when thrown in the trash? Because of these factors, proper disposal of batteries is imperative. Why not celebrate National Battery Day by visiting one of the County’s Household Hazardous...

Laguna Woods TV highlights benefits of Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center for OC residents

Laguna Woods TV highlights benefits of Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center for OC residents Did you know that Orange County has four free Household Hazardous Waste Collection Centers servicing County residents? Watch our recent news segment on Laguna Woods TV to find out everything you need o know about proper...

Virtual Landfill Tour Offers at Home Learning Opportunity for Families

While COVID-19 forced OC Waste & Recycling to cancel its free landfill tours for the time being, the staff has created a stunning virtual tour of Olinda Alpha Landfill in Brea. Even during this health crisis landfill operations continue as waste management is an essential public service. See the aerial...

Household Hazardous Waste Collection and Paper Shredding Event This Saturday!

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...

Eco-Friendly Guide for St. Patrick's Day Celebrations

For many, St. Patrick’s Day is a chance to celebrate Irish culture and gather with friends. Green defines and also refers to sustainability. Here are some tips to pair St. Patrick's Day festivities with waste-reduction, environmental-friendly practices. Conserve decorations Borrow decorations from friends or family. Or re-use decorations from last...

Quick Guide for Disposing Light Bulbs

Have you ever wondered what to do with the dead light bulbs in your house? And did you know that there’s a different way to dispose of light bulbs depending on which one you use? The two most common light bulbs in households are fluorescent and incandescent. When disposing incandescent...

Proposed Addendum to Prima Deshecha Landfill CEQA document

Orange County Waste & Recycling (OCWR) will be preparing and approving a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) addendum for the Prima Deshecha Landfill (Prima) to more accurately reflect estimates of when the landfill will reach its design capacity and cease accepting waste. The estimated closure date for Zone 1 will...