Celebrate National DriveThru Day
Have a cluttered garage or cabinets and need to free up some space? Celebrate National Drive-Thru Day with OC Waste & Recycling on Tuesday July 24. Bring items such as e-waste, unused…
Orange County Christmas Tree Recycling
Residents can recycle their holiday tree instead of sending it to the landfill. Haulers have a variety of dates, times and requirements. For a list of Orange County trash haulers by city, …
DropOff Unwanted Medications for National Take Back Day
Last week we celebrated World Health Day. If you haven't dropped-off your old or expired medications, here's another chance. OC will be participating in National Take Back Day on April 27.
OC Waste Recycling Receives Two Achievement Awards for Innovation
Santa Ana, Calif. (May 21, 2018) — OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR) received two Achievement Awards in May 2018 from the National Association of Counties (NACo). OCWR’s prize-winning…
Waste Management Commission Elects 2018 Leaders
At its December 2017 meeting, the Orange County Waste Management Commission elected Commissioner Rob Johnson to serve as Chairman for 2018. He was appointed to the Commission in 2015 and served as…
Join OC Waste Recycling at the Annual Moon Festival Hosted by Supervisor Andrew Do
In a tradition dating back thousands of years, Orange County will celebrate the Moon Festival this Saturday, Sept. 14, with poetry, dance, and arts for children and families. Organized by OC…
Ambassadors in Action A Year of Community Connection
As we wrap up 2024, we’re reflecting on another year of making a positive impact on our communities. OCWR’s Ambassadors attended a variety of events across Orange County, connecting with local…
Residents Can Sign Up for Text Message Alerts Related to COVID19 in Orange County
Effective immediately, residents can sign up to receive text message updates related to novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Orange County, California. To opt-in for this service, text OCCOVID19 to 888777…
Free Compost and Mulch Now Available in Brea at Valencia Greenery
We're excited to announce that free compost and mulch are now available in Brea at the Valencia Greenery, located at the Olinda Alpha Landfill! This is a great opportunity for our community to…
A Girl Scouts Mission to Transform Waste into Community Resources
At OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR), we are proud to support initiatives that promote environmental sustainability within our community. Bella Coveyou, a dedicated Girl Scout from San Juan Capistrano…