Content block block-countyoc-page-title
Content block block-countyoc-content
Composting Tips & Benefits
Body
Looking to learn more about composting ? Composting benefits gardens and landscapes, and on a broader level, helps reduce methane gases for a healthier environment. With more than half the space of California landfills filled with organics like food scraps, yard trimmings, paper, and cardboard, consider taking a closer look...
ORGANICS AND RECYCLING WAIVER APPLICATIONS
Body
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)...
EARTH DAY EVENTS GET WIGGLY
Body
In celebration of Earth Month, OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR), OC Public Libraries (OCPL) and Discovery Cube OC (DCOC) teamed up for County-wide Earth Day events to educate residents on the fun and squirmy side of caring for the environment. Festivities, both in person and virtual, span the month...
Show a Little Love for the Earth This Valentine's Day
Body
Love is in the air and giving your loved one an eco-friendly Valentine’s Day gift is a great way to show them you care, while also caring about the earth. Earth911 has provided some great tips on how to be environmentally conscious on this special day. Their ideas range from...
Compost Giveaway May 21
Body
OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR) announces a Compost Giveaway at Frank R. Bowerman (FRB) Landfill. Pick up FREE compost at 11002 Bee Canyon Access Road in Irvine on Saturday, May 21, 2022, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. while supplies last. The self-haul event by OCWR offers the compost free...
Routine Maintenance Underway at Closed Coyote Canyon Landfill
Body
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...