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…

The turbulence that characterized the 2018 recycling export markets shows no signs of stabilizing. The shift in overseas disposal of recovered materials began in 2013 when China implemented the Green…

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The Waste Management Commission is an 18 member advisory body to the Orange County Board of Supervisors. The Board of Supervisors established the Waste Management Commission on July 13, 1982. Members…

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…

Bird Abatement Program In 2013, OCWR initiated a falconry program for bird abatement as part of an environmental stewardship and protection program. The purpose of the program is to help reduce the…

Landfill Permit Frank R. Bowerman Landfill is permitted to receive a daily maximum of 11,500 tons per day. The landfill is required to comply with numerous landfill regulations from federal, state…

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…