Body OC Waste and Recycling (OCWR) received two 2020 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo). OCWR was recognized for the development and implementation of a Metal Recycling Pilot Program at the Prima Deshecha Landfill and for creation and launch of the OCRecycleGuide.com website. The Metal Recycling Pilot Project...

Body What happens to our trash at the end of the day? That question “what happens to our trash” is often asked by kids. The answer is, it goes to one of Orange County’s three landfills, where OC Waste & Recycling employees safely bury and cover it in environmentally engineered areas...

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Body Overlooking the triple flares and power plant. This power plant uses landfill gas to generate electricity.

Body Costa Mesa – NEWPORT AVENUE Location: The site is located at the northwest corner of 55 Freeway and Bristol Street in the City of Costa Mesa. Dates of Operation and Closure : The County operated the refuse disposal station from 1946 to 1955. Current Land Use: Restaurant; office buildings; apartment...

Body Join us this Saturday, October 19, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. alongside Supervisor Donald Wagner and The Paper Depot at our Household Hazardous Waste Collection and Paper Shredding Event. We will be collecting household hazardous waste and shredding confidential documents for FREE! E-waste, motor oil, shredded paper, and chemicals...

Body For many, St. Patrick’s Day is a chance to celebrate Irish culture and gather with friends. Green defines and also refers to sustainability. Here are some tips to pair St. Patrick's Day festivities with waste-reduction, environmental-friendly practices. Conserve decorations Borrow decorations from friends or family. Or re-use decorations from last...

Body The turbulence that characterized the 2018 recycling export markets shows no signs of stabilizing. The shift in overseas disposal of recovered materials began in 2013 when China implemented the Green Fence customs crackdown to enforce import regulations. The National Sword movement followed. It brought inspections and assessments of recovered material...

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Body The Waste Management Commission is an 18 member advisory body to the Orange County Board of Supervisors. The Board of Supervisors established the Waste Management Commission on July 13, 1982. Members of the Waste Management Commission are selected in the following ways: Ten Members: Two public members appointed by each...