Body FAQs for Household Hazardous Waste, Fire Debris Removal and Cleanup for residents and businesses impacted by the Airport Fire. FAQs

Body FREE STA-Certified Compost Available to Enhance Your Garden ORANGE COUNTY, CA (October 28, 2024) – OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR) is excited to announce a countywide Community Compost Giveaway event on Saturday, November 2, from 7:30 a.m. to noon. Orange County residents are invited to any of the three locations...

Body Paint Recycling: A Simple Way to Make a Difference This Fall Orange County, CA (October 31, 2024) – This fall, Orange County residents are invited to recycle their leftover paint from November 1-27, 2024, at any of the four Orange County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Centers (HHWCC). The centers, located...

Body OCWR Collaborates with Irvine Ranch Conservancy on Habitat Mitigation and Restoration Projects By Leila Barker, Regulatory Compliance Manager, Amy Cruz, Senior Environmental Resources Specialist, Weena Dalby, Senior Enviornmental Engineering Specialist and Michael Gonzalez, Environmental Resources Specialist Among OCWR’s responsibilities as landfill owners and operators has been to manage Orange County’s...

Body As we wrap up 2024, we’re reflecting on another year of making a positive impact on our communities. OCWR’s Ambassadors attended a variety of events across Orange County, connecting with local residents and sharing valuable resources on recycling, waste diversion, and environmental stewardship. This year, we’re proud to announce a...

Body Effective immediately, residents can sign up to receive text message updates related to novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Orange County, California. To opt-in for this service, text OCCOVID19 to 888777. The County of Orange Emergency Operations Center has collaborated with Everbridge Nixle to launch this one-way alert system as an additional...

Body We're excited to announce that free compost and mulch are now available in Brea at the Valencia Greenery, located at the Olinda Alpha Landfill! This is a great opportunity for our community to enhance their gardens. Here’s everything you need to know to make the most of your visit: How...

Body At OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR), we are proud to support initiatives that promote environmental sustainability within our community. Bella Coveyou, a dedicated Girl Scout from San Juan Capistrano, has taken on an inspiring mission to spread the word about the free compost and mulch. Through her Gold Award project...

Body As we usher in the New Year, many of us are setting resolutions to live healthier and more organized lives. Whether it’s eating cleaner, or managing chronic health conditions, the start of a new year is the perfect time for change. Sharp Resolutions If you’re managing diabetes, weight loss, or...

Body Many large-scale recycling facilities across the country have been impacted by global factors tied to contamination issues and exportation of recyclable products overseas (mostly plastic and paper). At the same time, market values for recyclable commodities have plunged, contributing to the closure of many California beverage container recycling centers. The...