WHATIn September 2016, Senate Bill (SB) 1383 (Lara, Chapter 395, Statutes of 2016) set methane emissions reduction targets for California in a statewide effort to reduce emissions of short-lived…

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 …

 "U=U" stands for "Undetectable = Untransmittable"When someone living with HIV takes their medication correctly and keeps an undetectable viral load, they can’t pass HIV to their partners…

List of Reportable DiseasesList of Reportable Diseases (in Orange County) (06/2025)List of Laboratory Reportable Diseases (in California)California Code of Regulations, Title 17, Section 2500,…

OC Waste & Recycling serves the County’s solid waste disposal needs by providing waste management services, operating public landfills, protecting the local environment, investing in renewable…