Body Frequently we're faced with the dilemma of not knowing whether an item should be recycled. Wanting to the help the environment, you place an item in the recycling bin without being certain it belongs there. This is called wishcycling, and although well-intentioned it can cause more harm than good. Placing...

Body The hustle and bustle of the holiday season will likely leave you with items for recycling or in need of proper disposal. Before tossing items in the waste bin, consider reducing, reusing, or recycling, and be sure you're practicing proper disposal. Holiday trees can often be collected along with regular...

Body Looking to learn more about composting ? Composting benefits gardens and landscapes, and on a broader level, helps reduce methane gases for a healthier environment. With more than half the space of California landfills filled with organics like food scraps, yard trimmings, paper, and cardboard, consider taking a closer look...

Body In celebration of Earth Month,   OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR), OC Public Libraries (OCPL) and Discovery Cube OC (DCOC) teamed up for County-wide Earth Day events to educate residents on the fun and squirmy side of caring for the environment.  Festivities, both in person and virtual, span the month...

Body Love is in the air and giving your loved one an eco-friendly Valentine’s Day gift is a great way to show them you care, while also caring about the earth. Earth911 has provided some great tips on how to be environmentally conscious on this special day. Their ideas range from...

Body OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR) announces a Compost Giveaway at Frank R. Bowerman (FRB) Landfill. Pick up FREE compost at 11002 Bee Canyon Access Road in Irvine on Saturday, May 21, 2022, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. while supplies last. The self-haul event by OCWR offers the compost free...

Body Covering your load when driving to OC Landfills is more than a good habit; it’s the law. In celebration of Cover Your Load Day, June 6, OC Waste & Recycling reminds the public of this important practice. Residents and commercial haulers transporting waste to any of OC’s three active landfills...

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Body Boaters invited to properly dispose of expired marine flares at free event in Dana Point Harbor OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR) is hosting a one-day collection event for boaters and Orange County residents to dispose of marine flares free of charge. The drive-through event will be held from 7 a.m...

Body To celebrate 18 years of community fun, the 2019 Irvine Global Village Festival will be one of the largest ones yet! The now two-day festival incorporates the best of Irvine's historic fall festival to offer more food, art, and music throughout an entire weekend at the Great Park. OC Waste...