Don't Be (April) Fooled by Landfill Myths Can we fool you? Celebrate April Fool’s Day by testing your knowledge on Orange County landfills! A landfill is a dump. False. Dumps are just holes in the ground. Landfills are highly engineered to steward the environment. Orange County landfills are lined and...
Anaheim – SPARKES (alternative spelling SPARKS) PIT Location : The site is located north of Lincoln Avenue and east of Beach Boulevard in Anaheim. Dates of Operation and Closure : The County operated the refuse disposal station from 1958 to 1960. Current Land Use : Site is Open space. County...
In honor of National Pack Your Lunch Day on March 10, OC Waste & Recycling would like to encourage you to be an environmental steward by packing a zero waste lunch. Using reusable containers and making your own condiments are just a few ways to help reduce waste. For more...
Organic Waste The waste industry is in a state of flux. Regulations are converging to create a perfect storm for waste haulers, cities and OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR). Many new laws are mandating diversion of organic waste, with a heightened focus on food waste. Responding to these regulations is...
PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING ABOUT THE PROPOSED CAPISTRANO GREENERY COMPOSTING OPERATION QUESTIONS & ANSWERS ABOUT THE PROPOSED CAPISTRANO GREENERY COMPOSTING OPERATION 1. NOTICE OF INTENT 2. INITIAL STUDY 3. FIGURE 1 - PROJECT LOCATION 4. FIGURE 2 - PROPOSED SITE LAYOUT 5. FIGURE 3 - OPERATIONS AREA 6. FIGURE 4 -...
The OC Waste & Recycling Strategic Plan is the product of the cumulative efforts of department staff, the Board of Supervisors, the County of Orange Waste Management Commission and other stakeholders. It was approved by the Board of Supervisors on Nov. 22, 2016. 2016 Strategic Plan 5-Year CWIMP 2016
Orange – CERRO VILLA Location: The site is located 1/4 mile east of Cannon Street between E. Serrano Avenue and East Goldenrod Lane in the City of Orange. Dates of Operation and Closure: The County operated the refuse disposal station from 1946 to 1957. Current Land Use: Open space County...
Orange – LA VETA Location: The site is located on the northeast corner of La Veta and Tustin Avenues in the City of Orange. Dates of Operation and Closure: The County operated the refuse disposal station from 1946 to1956. Current Land Use: YMCA; Santiago Creekside Estates Mobile Home Park; Arroyo...
OC Waste & Recycling Speakers Bureau members spent two days at Viejo Elementary in Mission Viejo spreading messages about recycling, composting and ways to keep unnecessary trash out of our landfills. With nearly 500 students stopping by the OCWR booth during the two-day event, OCWR staff had its hands full...
It’s the first day of spring and do you know what that means? It’s time for spring cleaning! If you’re looking for ways to declutter the house or be environmentally conscious while cleaning, check out this website for tips on how to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle this spring. If you...