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Frank R. Bowerman RNG CEQA Virtual Public Meeting
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OCWR provided a virtual informational meeting to...
America Recycles Day Contest
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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...
CELEBRATING SUSTAINABILITY: OC WASTE & RECYCLING HOSTS FREE COMPOST GIVEAWAY ON NOVEMBER 2
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FREE STA-Certified Compost Available to Enhance Your Garden ORANGE COUNTY, CA (October 28, 2024) – OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR) is excited to announce a countywide Community Compost Giveaway event on Saturday, November 2, from 7:30 a.m. to noon. Orange County residents are invited to any of the three locations...
RECYCLE YOUR PAINT WITH HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION
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Paint Recycling: A Simple Way to Make a Difference This Fall Orange County, CA (October 31, 2024) – This fall, Orange County residents are invited to recycle their leftover paint from November 1-27, 2024, at any of the four Orange County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Centers (HHWCC). The centers, located...
OCWR Collaborates with Irvine Ranch Conservancy on Habitat Mitigation and Restoration Projects
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OCWR Collaborates with Irvine Ranch Conservancy on Habitat Mitigation and Restoration Projects By Leila Barker, Regulatory Compliance Manager, Amy Cruz, Senior Environmental Resources Specialist, Weena Dalby, Senior Enviornmental Engineering Specialist and Michael Gonzalez, Environmental Resources Specialist Among OCWR’s responsibilities as landfill owners and operators has been to manage Orange County’s...
Ambassadors in Action: A Year of Community Connection
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As we wrap up 2024, we’re reflecting on another year of making a positive impact on our communities. OCWR’s Ambassadors attended a variety of events across Orange County, connecting with local residents and sharing valuable resources on recycling, waste diversion, and environmental stewardship. This year, we’re proud to announce a...
Residents Can Sign Up for Text Message Alerts Related to COVID-19 in Orange County
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Effective immediately, residents can sign up to receive text message updates related to novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Orange County, California. To opt-in for this service, text OCCOVID19 to 888777. The County of Orange Emergency Operations Center has collaborated with Everbridge Nixle to launch this one-way alert system as an additional...