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…

Orange County landfills and Household Hazardous Waste Collection Centers are closed for the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, November 28. They re-open for business on Friday, November 29. For…

International Compost Awareness Week: May 3-9, 2020 Looking for a great activity to break up that stay-at-home boredom? Celebrate compost with us! Compost increases soil health, reduces methane…

In today’s fast-paced lifestyle, we’re often hit with notification after notification from twitter, Instagram, from emails and so on. There’s no denying that our electronic devices like our…

OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR) is continuously looking for ways to expand educational outreach to Orange County residents. Thanks to the Strategic Communications Unit, programs and partnerships have…

With the closure of many recycling centers throughout the state, California residents have been wondering what to do with their bottles and cans. Although the centers may be closing, you can still…

Spring has sprung and April is National Garden Month. While we’re home and trying to occupy ourselves during our newfound free time, why not put a spin on traditional gardening and start composting…

OC Waste & Recycling’s Household Hazardous Waste Collection Centers (HHWCCs) will remain in operation for drop-off only of household hazardous waste. The Materials Exchange Programs, located at…

The December 13, 2018 Waste Management Commission meeting will be held at Discovery Cube Orange County. For more information CLICK HERE.