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Christmas
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We are closed in observance of Christmas Day.
Labor Day
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We are closed in observance of Labor Day.
OC WASTE & RECYCLING FREE COMPOST GIVEAWAY ON DECEMBER 6
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Free STA- and OMRI-Certified Compost Available at Three County Landfill Locations ORANGE COUNTY, CA (December 4, 2025) – OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR) invites Orange County residents to a countywide Community Compost Giveaway on Saturday, December 6, from 7:30 a.m. to noon. “OC Waste & Recycling is proud to provide...
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Welcome to OCWR’s education hub. Simply click on your topic of interest below and find out more about what we offer the residents of Orange County. Make sure to follow us on social media @OCWaste to stay informed of public education events and receive recycling tips OC's World Class Landfills...
Business Hazardous Waste
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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...
Household Hazardous Waste
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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...
Automated Payment Program Information
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General Information If you're a regular business user, you may apply for an automated payment account for waste and soil disposal at our landfills. Soil disposal needs to be a separate application from waste disposal application . WASTE DISPOSAL: Click here to download an automated payment program application for general...
SOIL DISPOSAL
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OC Waste & Recycling's criteria for the acceptance of clean soil are required to protect the environment and ensure regulatory compliance. SOIL ACCEPTANCE STATUS BY LANDFILL SITE: ALL CLEAN SOIL LOADS, WEIGHING MORE THAN FIVE (5) CUBIC YARDS OR EIGHT (8) TONS MUST COMPLETE SOIL INFORMATION FORM & MANDATORY TESTING...
HHW Pick-up Eligibility
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Homebound seniors and disabled residents of Orange County may qualify for scheduled pick-ups of household hazardous waste. Items accepted for potential pick-up include the same items accepted for drop off at Household Hazardous Waste Collection Centers, the full list of acceptable items can be found by using the following link...
Medication and Sharps Disposal
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Medication Disposal Most medicines can be disposed of in the trash. However, it is important to take proper steps to prevent accidental ingestion when throwing old medicine away. Search medication drop box locations. Sharps Disposal California law prohibits disposal of home-generated sharps waste in the trash or recycling containers, and...