In celebration of International Women in Engineering Day, we are thrilled to recognize the contributions of the five exceptional women engineers at OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR). These women not…

Name: Laura Perguson Job Title: Heavy Equipment Training Manager Years: 35 yearsLaura's journey into heavy equipment training began long before she became an official trainer, mentoring,…

Celebrate National Drive-Thru Day this July 24, 2024, by clearing out your household hazardous waste with ease! Have you been putting off cleaning under the sink or organizing the garage? Now’s the…

ORANGE COUNTY, CA (July 29, 2024) – OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR) has received the 2024 Achievement Award from the National Association of Counties (NACo) for its groundbreaking work in the…

ORANGE COUNTY, CA (August 20, 2024) – OC Waste & Recycling is pleased to announce the successful collaboration with Disneyland Resort in organizing a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event,…

Free Battery Collection Bucket for First 100 AttendeesORANGE COUNTY, CA (September 5, 2024) – OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR) is hosting an OC Household Hazardous Waste Collection event on Saturday,…

FREE STA-Certified Compost Available to Enhance Your GardenORANGE COUNTY, CA (October 28, 2024) – OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR) is excited to announce a countywide Community Compost…

Paint Recycling: A Simple Way to Make a Difference This FallOrange County, CA (October 31, 2024) – This fall, Orange County residents are invited to recycle their leftover paint from November 1-…

OCWR Collaborates with Irvine Ranch Conservancy on Habitat Mitigation and Restoration ProjectsBy Leila Barker, Regulatory Compliance Manager, Amy Cruz, Senior Environmental Resources Specialist,…

As we wrap up 2024, we’re reflecting on another year of making a positive impact on our communities. OCWR’s Ambassadors attended a variety of events across Orange County, connecting with local…