Body SB 1383 requires that multifamily complexes of five units or more are required select one of the two following options: Subscribe to and participate in their jurisdiction’s organics curbside collection service Self-haul organic waste to a specified composting facility, community composting program, or other collection activity or program. Orange County...

Body The holiday season brings so much joy and cheerful spirits to most of us, it also brings along an additional large amount of waste. Did you know that we send 25% more trash to landfills during the holiday season than any other time of the year in the United States...

Body Treated Wood Waste Disposal Information-Please Review This Notice Carefully Prior to Disposing of Treated Wood Waste (TWW). BEGINNING APRIL 16, 2021, FOR A PERIOD OF 6 MONTHS, OC WASTE AND RECYCLING WILL BE ACCEPTING TWW AT OUR FRB AND PRIMA DESHECHA LANDFILLS. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW PRIOR TO DISPOSING...

Body COMPOST & MULCH AVAILABLE AT OC LANDFILLS Looking for STA Certified compost and/or mulch in Orange County? Compost and mulch are currently *FREE from Bee Canyon Greenery at Frank R. Bowerman Landfill in Irvine, Capistrano Greenery at Prima Deshecha Landfill in San Juan Capistrano, and Valencia Greenery at Olinda Alpha...

Body Give back to the environment on National CleanUp Day, Saturday, September 18 – and keep the eco-conscious attitude throughout the year! National CleanUp Day occurs on the third Saturday in September and addresses excess waste and litter issues across America. Numerous clean-up programs will be offered locally this year, including...

Body Up to $500,000 Per Grant Available to Support Sustainable Five-Year Programs Orange County, CA (March 2, 2026) – OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR) is now accepting applications for the Regional Recycling and Edible Food Recovery Grant, a competitive five-year grant program designed to expand edible food recovery infrastructure and support...

Body Many large-scale recycling facilities across the country have been impacted by global factors tied to contamination issues and exportation of recyclable products overseas (mostly plastic and paper). At the same time, market values for recyclable commodities have plunged, contributing to the closure of many California beverage container recycling centers. The...

Body Sign Up for Commission Meetings and Agendas E-mail Updates The Waste Management Commission meets quarterly (March, June, September and December) on the second Thursday of the month. Meeting dates are shown below. Please confirm meetings by calling Kevin Gaxiola at OC Waste & Recycling at 714-834-4151. 2021 Meetings Thursday, June...

Body Free Compost Available for Orange County Residents in Celebration of Earth Day Orange County, CA (April 7, 2026) – OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR) invites Orange County residents to a countywide Community Compost Giveaway on Saturday, April 18, from 7:30 a.m. to noon, while supplies last. The annual event offers...

Body Thank you for your interest in the County of Orange Greeneries. Below are tips and information regarding our STA Certified compost and mulch offerings available by request . Follow us on social media @OCWaste for future giveaway events. COMPOST VERSUS MULCH Compost Compost is typically used as a soil amendment...