Facts on t he Western Burrowing Owl ( Athene cunicularia , BUOW): Orange County has large wilderness areas that historically and currently provide favorable burrowing and foraging areas typically including wide-open and sparse vegetated areas such as grasslands and agricultural fields making it enticing to stay year-round. Such conditions are...
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...
Depending on the type of project, compliance with OC Waste & Recycling's Construction & Demolition (C&D) Program may be required by OC Public Works/Planning. Your project will not be finalized until you comply with the 65% diversion requirement associated with applicable construction and demolition projects. Applicants can achieve diversion through...
Green Superheroes Wanted! Our planet is calling on YOU to step up to the challenge! Discovery Cube and OC Waste and Recycling have partnered to bring an environmentally themed, eco-friendly exhibition to the Cube. Master the skills of a green superhero by learning how to become an eco-friendly shopper and...
Free Household Hazardous Waste and E-waste Disposal for OC Residents Leftover household products that contain corrosive, toxic, ignitable or reactive ingredients are considered Household Hazardous Waste (HHW). Products such as paints, cleaners, oils, batteries, smoke detectors, and pesticides that contain potentially hazardous ingredients require special handling when you dispose of...
CERTIFICATION Our compost is STA Certified by the U.S. Compost Council as compost derived from curbside residential green waste. It is fine coarse screened to 3/8’’ minus. The Seal of Testing Assurance (STA) Program helps you make the best decision for your application by providing the 3 C’s: Clarity –...
Public disposal for Orange County residents/businesses ONLY. The County of Orange operates one of the nation’s premier solid waste disposal systems, providing this essential public service to residents and businesses in 34 cities and unincorporated areas. Our three active landfills are among the largest statewide, receiving more than four million...
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...
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...