Orange County is serviced by several different waste haulers across all cities and unincorporated areas. That means each hauler can differ in terms of recycling do's and don'ts, as well as the varying colors of bins provided for residential green waste, recyclables and trash. Confusion can be the leading cause...
OC Waste & Recycling has various resource recovery programs in place to preserve valuable landfill space and re-divert materials that can be repurposed. Mattress recycling, metal recycling and composting are some of the various programs in place at active landfill sites. For more information, use the navigation bar on the...
With school back in session throughout many cities, OC Waste & Recycling has many tools available to help both students and families take a break from the books and help ease this unusual transition. Have item's that have been cluttering your work space and unsure where to dispose of them...
In observance of Labor Day, OCWR's landfills and Household Hazardous Waste Collection Centers will be closed on Monday, September 7. Both will resume normal operations the followoing day, Tuesday, September 8. Holiday schedules for Orange County residential trash collection may be confirmed with local haulers here . For more information...
Who's ready to Talk Some Trash, have some fun and win prizes? The Anaheim Ducks and OC Waste & Recycling are bringing OC residents a six week “Talking Trash” trivia challenge for cool prizes and trashy bragging rights. Be one of six weekly winners or one of two “Talking Trash”...
Battery disposal is one of the most important rules when it comes to the managing a successful waste stream. Not only do batteries pose an environmental threat to our landfills, they consume valuable landfill space and can even combust resulting in fires. Scientists in Singapore have discovered another reason why...
Below are a variety of resources designed to educate the public on reducing their footprint and to reduce the amount on unnecessary wast entering OC landfills. /sites/ocwr/files/2020-09/DC_AlisoViejo.jpg /sites/ocwr/files/2020-09/DC_AlisoViejo%20PDF.pdf
Did you know that Orange County has four free Household Hazardous Waste Collection Centers servicing County residents? Watch our recent news segment on Laguna Woods TV to find out everything you need o know about proper and safe disposal.
OC Waste & Recycling has been selected by the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) for the 2020 Best Safety Innovation award. OC Safety is a software tool used to streamline reporting methods through County of Orange Departments and is a one stop shop for safety inspections, training, near...