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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…