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...

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Proposed Changes and Addendum OC Waste & Recycling invites community members to attend a virtual informational meeting to learn more about the proposed operational changes and the Addendum. Staff will provide a presentation describing Capistrano Greenery and the proposed operational changes and will be available to answer questions about Capistrano...

Beginning January , 2022, all businesses and multi-family dwellings must implement an organics recycling program. Business owners should contact their local waste hauler for additional information on how to obtain organics service to maintain compliance. What is organic waste? Organic material comes from anything living – plants and animals. Organic...

The State of California approved Senate Bill (SB) 1383 in 2016 and requires jurisdictions throughout the State to adopt an organics recycling ordinance or enforceable mechanism by January 1, 2022. Per SB 1383 the ordinance/enforceable mechanism shall mandate that organic waste generators, haulers, and other entities subject to the requirements...

The following is a partial list of disposal companies to assist with the proper disposal of waste materials. A more comprehensive list of companies that dispose of waste can be found in the Business-to-Business telephone directory under the listing “Waste Disposal – Hazardous” or by searching on the internet by...

OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR) does a lot more than just take trash! OCWR obtains regulatory permits as required by agencies such as USFWS, CDFW, RWQCB, and the Army Corps of Engineers and restores habitat to mitigate for environmental impacts associated with landfill development. OCWR has restored approximately 388 acres...

We're teaming up with Anaheim Ducks and Inside The Outdoors to celebrate those making a BIG difference in green initiatives! Rules below to win an autographed Trevor Zegras jersey, virtual chat with the Ducks player, plus prize pack for the winning classroom. Nominate Your OC Eco-Heroes: Know an Orange County...

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In honor of America Recycles Day on November 15, we're excited to highlight some best recycling practices with online activities, helpful tips, and a fun social media contest! We're partnering with Discovery Cube Orange County to promote proper and effective recycling. Residents of OC who pledge to recycle through OCWR's...