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'Tis The Season to Reduce Reuse Recycle

The holiday season brings so much joy and cheerful spirits to most of us, it also brings along an additional large amount of waste. Did you know that we send 25% more trash to landfills during the holiday season than any other time of the year in the United States...

OC LANDFILLS NOW ACCEPTING TREATED WOOD WASTE

Treated Wood Waste Disposal Information-Please Review This Notice Carefully Prior to Disposing of Treated Wood Waste (TWW). BEGINNING APRIL 16, 2021, FOR A PERIOD OF 6 MONTHS, OC WASTE AND RECYCLING WILL BE ACCEPTING TWW AT OUR FRB AND PRIMA DESHECHA LANDFILLS. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW PRIOR TO DISPOSING...

Kick Start Eco-Friendly Habits on National CleanUp Day!

Give back to the environment on National CleanUp Day, Saturday, September 18 – and keep the eco-conscious attitude throughout the year! National CleanUp Day occurs on the third Saturday in September and addresses excess waste and litter issues across America. Numerous clean-up programs will be offered locally this year, including...

OCWR ANNOUNCES GRANT FUNDING TOWARDS EDIBLE FOOD RECOVERY

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...

Where do I recycle my bottles and cans in Orange County?

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...

OCWR HOSTS FREE COMMUNITY COMPOST GIVEAWAY ON APRIL 18

Free Compost Available for Orange County Residents in Celebration of Earth Day Orange County, CA (April 7, 2026) – OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR) invites Orange County residents to a countywide Community Compost Giveaway on Saturday, April 18, from 7:30 a.m. to noon, while supplies last. The annual event offers...

Don’t Trash Batteries—Recycle Them Safely

From wireless earbuds and smart watches to portable chargers, e-bikes, and cordless gadgets, batteries power nearly every part of modern life. But when those batteries reach the end of their life, one thing is certain—batteries do not belong in your trash, recycling cart, or landfill. Today’s batteries, especially lithium-ion batteries...