Body Have you ever wondered what to do with the dead light bulbs in your house? And did you know that there’s a different way to dispose of light bulbs depending on which one you use? The two most common light bulbs in households are fluorescent and incandescent. When disposing incandescent...

Body Bird Abatement Program In 2013, OCWR initiated a falconry program for bird abatement as part of an environmental stewardship and protection program. The purpose of the program is to help reduce the number of gulls and other pest birds that forage in the trash at the landfill sites. Birds such...

Body Orange County landfills and Household Hazardous Waste Collection Centers are closed for the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, November 28. They re-open for business on Friday, November 29. For holiday waste collection schedule, residents may contact their city waste hauler here .

Body Ever wonder how we work to create less waste and help save resources for the future? OCWR implements a variety of innovative environmental programs to conserve precious landfill space and help the environment. We are committed to being environmental stewards and continually look for ways to improve and extend our...

Body International Compost Awareness Week: May 3-9, 2020 Looking for a great activity to break up that stay-at-home boredom? Celebrate compost with us! Compost increases soil health, reduces methane emissions from landfills and decreases pesticide and chemical use. Here are some ways to learn about composting while getting the whole family...

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Body In today’s fast-paced lifestyle, we’re often hit with notification after notification from twitter, Instagram, from emails and so on. There’s no denying that our electronic devices like our cellphones and laptops provide a huge help in keeping track of it all. But have you ever found yourself asking what to...

Body OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR) is continuously looking for ways to expand educational outreach to Orange County residents. Thanks to the Strategic Communications Unit, programs and partnerships have been developed and fostered to provide education about the County’s waste and recycling resources. Here’s a look at what OCWR accomplished in...

Body With the closure of many recycling centers throughout the state, California residents have been wondering what to do with their bottles and cans. Although the centers may be closing, you can still recycle your beverage containers by putting them in your curbside bins or dwelling complex carts. If you prefer...