WHAT In September 2016, Senate Bill (SB) 1383 (Lara, Chapter 395, Statutes of 2016) set methane emissions reduction targets for California in a statewide effort to reduce emissions of short-lived climate pollutants (SLCP). This requires jurisdictions to implement mandatory organic waste collection and recycling in a statewide effort to divert...

For proper disposal of a smoke alarm or detector, please check the label on the device or research the type of alarm/detector you have. Not all smoke alarms/detectors have radioactive materials. If your device does not contain radioactive materials per the product description, you can remove the battery and dispose...

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General Information If you're a regular business user, you may apply for an automated payment account for waste and soil disposal at our landfills. Soil disposal needs to be a separate application from waste disposal application. WASTE DISPOSAL: Click here to download an automated payment program application for general waste...

Landfill Permit Information: Olinda Landfill opened in 1960.It is permitted to receive a daily maximum of no more than 8,000 TPD. The landfill is required to comply with numerous landfill regulations from federal, state and local regulatory agencies. The landfill is subject to regular inspections from the California Integrated Waste...

Info on Haulers, Recycling Coordinators, Household Hazardous Waste Collection Centers, Free Compost and More Who's My Waste Hauler? Orange County is home to several different waste haulers, and rules for waste disposal vary. Who's My Recycling Coordinator? Recycling coordinators can be a great resource for waste reduction and recycling programs...

Please browse the directory below to look for topics that align with your group's interests: Speakers Bureau Directory (PDF) Speaker Request FORM The people of OC Waste & Recycling play many different roles in delivering an essential public service to the residents and businesses of Orange County – the management...

Mission Statement The mission of OC Waste & Recycling is to provide waste management services, protect the environment, and promote recycling in order to ensure a safe and healthy community for current and future generations. Vision Statement A landfill and resource recovery system that safely manages waste, recycles resources and...

Are you an OC educator looking for a creative way to teach about topics like science, career and environmental engineering? At OC Waste & Recycling not only do we manage the County’s local landfills, but we also employ state-of-the-art engineering and top environmental measures to preserve our local resources. Talking...

OC Waste & Recycling serves the County’s solid waste disposal needs by providing waste management services, operating public landfills, protecting the local environment, investing in renewable energy enterprises and promoting recycling in order to ensure a safe and healthy community for current and future generations. The department manages one of...