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…

The hustle and bustle of the holiday season will likely leave you with items for recycling or in need of proper disposal. Before tossing items in the waste bin, consider reducing, reusing, or…

As part of the department’s month long outreach and promotion of recycling for America Recycles Day, OCWR hosted its annual collection event at the Honda Center in partnership with the Anaheim Ducks…

October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, and our shelter dogs at OC Animal Care are ready to make your Howl-O-Ween a little more pawsome!From affectionate belly enthusiasts to professional treat testers…

Free Compost Available for Orange County Residents in Celebration of Earth DayOrange County, CA (April 7, 2026) – OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR) invites Orange County residents to a…

One-Day, Drop-Off Helps Boaters Safely Dispose of Expired Marine FlaresOrange County, CA (July 30, 2025) – OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR) is hosting a one-day collection event for boaters and…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE County of Orange, OCDE Partner on Curricular Initiative Supporting Sustainability COSTA MESA, Calif. — As part of a multifaceted outreach program to educate students,…

On 10/10/18, Landon and Phil were found at Prima Deshecha Landfill.  The Waste Inspector noticed something moving as the load was being unloaded.  Immediately he recognized that it was two…

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. 

4/19/23 UpdateThe April FRB community meeting included the following updates:New Flare 6 Update LFG Collection System ImprovementsPhase VIIIA-1 Development OverviewBee Canyon Greenery …