Have You Ever Been a Wishcycler
Frequently we're faced with the dilemma of not knowing whether an item should be recycled. Wanting to the help the environment, you place an item in the recycling bin without being certain it belongs…
Recycling During the Holidays
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…
Valencia Greenery Virtual Meeting Presentation
Virtual Meeting Details: Wednesday, March 2 6 - 8 p.m. CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIRTUAL MEETING Meeting Materials 2022 Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration for Valencia…
SB 1383 Organics Recycling new
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Grant Program
Since 2007 OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR) has provided $4.6 million in grants to local nonprofits and cities to support programs that help divert waste from Orange County’s landfills. The grants…
Implementation Compliance
WHAT In 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…
Show a Little Love for the Earth This Valentines Day
Love is in the air and giving your loved one an eco-friendly Valentine’s Day gift is a great way to show them you care, while also caring about the earth. Earth911 has provided some great tips on how…
Join OC Waste Recycling at the Irvine Global Village Festival
To celebrate 18 years of community fun, the 2019 Irvine Global Village Festival will be one of the largest ones yet! The now two-day festival incorporates the best of Irvine's historic fall festival…
What OCWR is Doing for Public and Employee Health
As the concern about the COVID-19 outbreak spreads, additional guidance is being released by federal and local health authorities. While all landfill operations continue uninterrupted, following all…