Have a cluttered garage or cabinets and need to free up some space? Celebrate National Drive-Thru Day with OC Waste & Recycling on Tuesday July 24.   Bring items such as e-waste, unused…

Residents can recycle their holiday tree instead of sending it to the landfill. Haulers have a variety of dates, times and requirements. For a list of Orange County trash haulers by city, …

Last week we celebrated World Health Day. If you haven't dropped-off your old or expired medications, here's another chance. OC will be participating in National Take Back Day on April 27.  

Santa Ana, Calif. (May 21, 2018) — OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR) received two Achievement Awards in May 2018 from the National Association of Counties (NACo).  OCWR’s prize-winning…

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…

County Compost Program Sets Standard for Sustainable Regional Organic Waste Management ORANGE COUNTY, CA (August 6, 2025) – OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR) has been awarded the Dave Hardy…

OC Waste and Recycling (OCWR) received three Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo). OCWR was recognized for their involvement in creating the Neighbor Support Portal,…

Orange County, CA – Tuesday, November 4, the Orange County Board of Supervisors approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between O C Waste & Recycling (OCWR) and South Coast Water District (…

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…

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…