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 common…

Orange County Waste & Recycling (OCWR) will be preparing and approving a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) addendum for the Prima Deshecha Landfill (Prima) to more accurately reflect…

The new year has arrived and we would like to encourage residents to make recycling right their new year’s resolution! Need some motivation? Legislation is changing with new statewide recycling…

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…

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…

LAKE FOREST, Calif. (June 19, 2020) – After being in quarantine for over 90 days, World War II Army Air Force Veteran Captain Frank Wendzel celebrated a significant milestone of turning 100 years old…

Hand-Up Home Repair Program - To help veteran families improve their living conditions by focusing efforts on health, safely, and accessibility through critical home repairs.

Santa Ana, Calif. (April 18, 2019) – The State of California Department of Veterans Affairs awarded the Orange County Veterans Service Office (OCVSO) and Veterans Legal Institute (VSI) a $49,000…

TURNING RED TAPE INTO RED CARPET SPOTLIGHT OC VETERANS SERVICE OFFICE’S (OCVSO) COLLEGE FEE WAIVER APPLICATION: The OCVSO’s College Fee Waiver for Veterans’ Dependents benefit waives mandatory…