Celebrate Global Recycling Day
Although Global Recycling Day is celebrated on March 18th, we can celebrate the benefits of sustainability all year long. A great way to make a positive impact on the environment is to reduce, reuse…
OCWR Strongly Recommends the Use of Face Covers
NOTICE: In response to the COVID-19 Pandemic and in conformance with guidance and recommendations from the California Department of Public Health and Orange County Health officer, OCWR is requesting…
Public Notice Solid Waste Local Enforcement Agency LEA Amendment to Report of Facility Information
Facility Name: Prima Deshecha Landfill - Solid Waste Facility Permit No. 30-AB-0019 Address: 32250 La Pata Ave., San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 (see map below) Date LEA Received Application: December…
Wild Wing is Back And This Time Hes Talking About the Benefits of Composting
Wild Wing of the Anaheim Ducks is back “Talking Trash” and wants to educate you on the benefits of composting. Did you know composting organic waste can reduce trash disposal by 35 percent and…
Check Out OCWRs New Recycling Tool
OC Waste & Recycling has launched a new website to help you Recycle Right. Visit OCRecycleGuide.com for an A-Z list of recycling options for Orange County Residents. It’s as easy as 1-2-3…
NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING ABOUT THE PROPOSED BEE CANYON GREENERY COMPOSTING OPERATION QUESTIONS & ANSWERS ABOUT THE PROPOSED BEE CANYON GREENERY COMPOSTING OPERATION 1. NOTICE OF INTENT 2.…
National Battery Day
Happy National Battery Day! Did you know batteries contain chemicals that are hazardous to the environment and can potentially cause fires when thrown in the trash? Because of these factors, proper…
Laguna Woods TV highlights benefits of Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center for OC residents
Laguna Woods TV highlights benefits of Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center for OC residents Did you know that Orange County has four free Household Hazardous Waste Collection Centers…
Virtual Landfill Tour Offers at Home Learning Opportunity for Families
While COVID-19 forced OC Waste & Recycling to cancel its free landfill tours for the time being, the staff has created a stunning virtual tour of Olinda Alpha Landfill in Brea. Even during this…
Household Hazardous Waste Collection and Paper Shredding Event This Saturday
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…