Orange County Christmas Tree Recycling
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, …
DropOff Unwanted Medications for National Take Back Day
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.
OC Waste Recycling Receives Two Achievement Awards for Innovation
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…
OC Waste Recycling Hosts Free Marine Flare Disposal Event In Dana Point On Saturday August 16
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…
CALIFORNIA RESOURCE RECOVERY ASSOCIATION RECOGNIZES OC WASTE RECYCLING WITH DAVE HARDY AWARD FOR ORGANICS PROGRAM
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…
OCWR Receives Three NACo Awards
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 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS APPROVES MOU TO EXPLORE SUPPLYING RENEWABLE LANDFILL ENERGY TO SCWDS DOHENY OCEAN DESALINATION PROJECT
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 (…
2018 EcoChallenge Day Collection Event Recap
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…
Meet Landon and Phil
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…
Show the Earth Gratitude this Thanksgiving by Recycling Right
Did you know about 200 million pounds of turkey are thrown away each year at Thanksgiving? As we work to preserve our natural resources, the County of Orange would like to encourage residents to…