We're excited to announce that free compost and mulch are now available in Brea at the Valencia Greenery, located at the Olinda Alpha Landfill! This is a great opportunity for our community to…

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…

As part of the department’s month long outreach and promotion of recycling for America Recycles Day, OCWR hosted its annual collection event at the Honda Center in partnership with the Anaheim Ducks…

Intermittent Bikeway Closure for Channel MaintenanceOC Public Works will be conducting vegetation management within the San Juan Creek and Trabuco Creek channels to maintain safe and effective…

Partial lane closures will be in effect to complete bridge improvements.OC Public Works will perform bridge maintenance repairs at Santiago Canyon Bridge over Williams Canyon Creek ito enhance safety…

*This program has been canceled due to high temperatures.**This program begins at Canyon View Park, 22144 Canyon Vistas, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656*Please be aware this is a fitness hike and not…

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…