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...

Programs Recognized for Education, Resource Recovery, Hazardous Waste Collection and Employee-Driven Safety ORANGE COUNTY, CA (July 9, 2025) – OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR) has received four National Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo), recognizing the department’s leadership in environmental education, resource recovery, sustainable waste management, and...

One-Day, Drop-Off Helps Boaters Safely Dispose of Expired Marine Flares Orange County, CA (July 30, 2025) – OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR) is hosting a one-day collection event for boaters and residents to dispose of marine flares free of charge. The drive-through event will be held from 7 a.m. to...

County Compost Program Sets Standard for Sustainable Regional Organic Waste Management ORANGE COUNTY, CA (August 6, 2025) – OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR) has been awarded the Dave Hardy Leadership in Organics Award by the California Resource Recovery Association (CRRA), recognizing the department’s outstanding leadership in the production, marketing, and...

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At first glance, a landfill might not seem like a place where wildlife wanders, but at Prima Deshecha in San Juan Capistrano, nature is thriving within the ecological buffer zone. OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR) is doing more than managing waste. OCWR Biologists are working towards restoring the open space...

The Los Mares Trail in San Juan Capistrano, Prima Deshecha Landfill trail area, and the Forster Ranch Ridgeline Trail in San Clemente will be closed for maintenance starting Tuesday, June 10 , for approximately 10 days . This temporary closure is to allow crews to perform asphalt maintenance . The...

Whether you're cleaning out the garage, hauling construction debris, or making your routine trip to OC Waste & Recycling Landfills, one step you should never skip is securing your load. Load safety isn’t just a good habit — it’s the law. Why It Matters Unsecured loads create hazards on California...

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