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Workshop Resources
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OC Waste & Recycling advises regional leaders to make policy and business decisions related to SB 1383 and other current and imminent waste industry-transforming legislation. Workshop resources: " Imagine What Can Be " - Tom Koutroulis, Director, OC Waste & Recycling " Not Your Father's Waste Management System " -...
Cover Your Load - It's the Law!
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Heading to the landfill? Understanding how and why to cover your load is vital to a successful visit - and ensures you're within California State safety codes. Below you can learn how to properly cover your load, why it's important, and download a free "Cover Your Load!" poster. Are you...
America Recycles Day
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In celebration of America Recycles Day on November 15, we’re keeping recycling best practices on your radar with online activities, recycling tips, and a social media contest! We're excited to work with our partner, Discovery Cube Orange County , to promote proper recycling. OC residents that pledge to recycle via...
ORGANICS AND RECYCLING WAIVER APPLICATIONS
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WAIVER SUBMISSION PROCESS for COUNTY UNINCORPORATED Select your application in the table below by clicking on the appropriate legislation (AB 341, AB 1826, SB 1383) Email or mail your completed application to your hauler ( CR&R , Republic & Waste Management - to discern your local hauler see further below)...
Routine Maintenance Underway at Closed Coyote Canyon Landfill
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OC Waste & Recycling will be actively working to add soil at its closed Coyote Canyon Landfill in preparation for an upcoming maintenance project necessary to upgrade the landfill gas collection system. This is a routine safeguard for a closed landfill in order to maintain the integrity of the site...
Organics Waste Bin Tips
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Under Senate Bill (SB) 1383 , Californians are required to recycle organics by placing specified items in their organics bin, formerly known as the green or yard waste bin. What goes in the organics bin and what tips should residents be aware of? Organic material comes from anything living –...
Meetings and Agenda Archive
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Sign Up for Commission Meetings and Agendas E-mail Updates The Waste Management Commission meets quarterly (March, June, September and December) on the second Thursday of the month. Meeting dates are shown below. Please confirm meetings by calling OC Waste & Recycling at (714) 834-4059. 2024 Meetings Thursday, March 14 Supplemental...
Compost Resources
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OC Waste & Recycling processes quality compost from greenwaste collected from residential homes, multi-family dwellings, and commercial businesses. By composting, residents help reduce greenhouse gases and conserve valuable landfill capacity. The use of compost creates healthy soils, providing nutrients for plant growth as well as improving water retention and quality...
Compost Events April 1
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OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR) is excited to host three county-wide compost giveaways at Bee Canyon Greenery (Frank R. Bowerman Landfill), Valencia Greenery (Olinda Alpha Landfill) and Valencia Greenery (Prima Deshecha Landfill). Orange County residents can pick up free compost on Saturday, April 1 , between 8 a.m. and 12...