Body Name: Laura Perguson Job Title: Heavy Equipment Training Manager Years: 35 years Laura's journey into heavy equipment training began long before she became an official trainer, mentoring, teaching, and training have been ingrained in her DNA. As she climbed the ranks from RSA Operator, Site Supervisor, to Training Manager, Laura's...

Body Celebrate National Drive-Thru Day this July 24, 2024, by clearing out your household hazardous waste with ease! Have you been putting off cleaning under the sink or organizing the garage? Now’s the perfect time to safely dispose of items like e-waste, paint, pesticides, household chemicals, automotive products, batteries, and e-cigarette...

Body ORANGE COUNTY, CA (July 29, 2024) – OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR) has received the 2024 Achievement Award from the National Association of Counties (NACo) for its groundbreaking work in the Senate Bill 1383 Procurement Program & Market Development Plan. The honor acknowledges excellence in pioneering efforts to create markets...

Body ATTENTION ORANGE COUNTY RESIDENTS The Huntington Beach Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center (HHWCC) will be temporarily closing for site upgrades. Last day open will be Saturday, August 17th 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Closure Dates: Tuesday, August 20, 2024 – Late October Location: Huntington Beach HHWCC, 17121 Nichols Street Gate...

Body Due to the current COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic circumstances, Waste Management closed all Southern California customer service call centers effective March 17, 2020. Waste Management was already in the process of setting-up their customer service representatives remotely with laptops to accommodate the six feet for social distancing. However, the decision to...

Body ORANGE COUNTY, CA (August 20, 2024) – OC Waste & Recycling is pleased to announce the successful collaboration with Disneyland Resort in organizing a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event, which was held on May 30, 2024, in Anaheim. The event aimed to provide Disneyland Resort cast members and employees with...

Body Free Battery Collection Bucket for First 100 Attendees ORANGE COUNTY, CA (September 5, 2024) – OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR) is hosting an OC Household Hazardous Waste Collection event on Saturday, September 14, 2024, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Huntington Beach Corporate Yard. This collection event provides...

Body At OC Waste & Recycling, we are passionate about resource recovery. That's why we are thrilled to shine a spotlight on an organization that shares our vision for a brighter, more sustainable future: Child Creativity Lab (CCL) in Santa Ana. At CCL, creativity isn't just a buzzword; it's the driving...

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...