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Waste Management Commission
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The Waste Management Commission is an 18 member advisory body to the Orange County Board of Supervisors. The Board of Supervisors established the Waste Management Commission on July 13, 1982. The purpose of the Waste Management Commission is to advise the Orange County Board of Supervisors on matters relating to...
Collection Center Locations
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Orange County residents can dispose of their household hazardous waste for FREE at any of the County's four Household Hazardous Waste Collection Centers listed below. Hours of Operation: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday (closed on major holidays and during rainy weather) Telephone: 714-834-4000 Anaheim Collection Center --...
Project Zero Waste
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OC Waste & Recycling and Orange County Department of Education's Inside the Outdoors invite educators in Orange County to register for Project Zero Waste! Created by educators for educators, this free, standards‑aligned K–12 curricula integrates into existing classroom lessons and advances environmental learning for students across Orange County. Project Zero...
Landfill Fees
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The fees listed below are for public disposal at Orange County's landfills only. The Olinda and Prima Deshecha landfills are the only two sites open for public disposal in the county. Fees - Effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026 *New fees, effective July 1, 2026, through June 20...
Contact Us
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Headquarters 601 N. Ross Street, 5th Floor Santa Ana, CA 92701 Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday Phone: 714.834.4000 Fax: 714.834. 4001 After hours and weekend line : 714.834.6752 E-mail: info@ocwr.ocgov.com Construction & Demolition E-mail: CD@ocwr.ocgov.com Olinda Alpha Landfill / Valencia Greenery 1942 N. Valencia Ave. Brea...
Bowerman Power RNG CEQA
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Bowerman Power LFG, LLC (Bowerman Power) is working with OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR) to develop a Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) production plant (Plant) at FRB Landfill, known as the Bowerman Power RNG Plant Project (Project). Currently, excess landfill gas (LFG) not processed at the existing Bowerman Power Plant requires...
HHW Pick-up Eligibility
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Homebound seniors and disabled residents of Orange County may qualify for scheduled pick-ups of household hazardous waste. Items accepted for potential pick-up include the same items accepted for drop off at Household Hazardous Waste Collection Centers, the full list of acceptable items can be found by using the following link...
Medication and Sharps Disposal
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Medication Disposal Most medicines can be disposed of in the trash. However, it is important to take proper steps to prevent accidental ingestion when throwing old medicine away. Search medication drop box locations. Sharps Disposal California law prohibits disposal of home-generated sharps waste in the trash or recycling containers, and...
Anatomy of a Landfill
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FRONT OF POSTER BACK OF POSTER Anatomy of a Landfill Did you know solid waste needs are met while protecting and giving back to the environment? Download the "Anatomy of a Landfill" poster to learn how the County combines engineering and environmental stewardship to create award-winning landfills. To print, click...
SOIL DISPOSAL
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OC Waste & Recycling's criteria for the acceptance of clean soil are required to protect the environment and ensure regulatory compliance. SOIL ACCEPTANCE STATUS BY LANDFILL SITE: ALL CLEAN SOIL LOADS, WEIGHING MORE THAN FIVE (5) CUBIC YARDS OR EIGHT (8) TONS MUST COMPLETE SOIL INFORMATION FORM & MANDATORY TESTING...