Environmental Programs
Ever wonder how we work to create less waste and help save resources for the future? OCWR implements a variety of innovative environmental programs to conserve precious landfill space and help the…
International Compost Awareness Week May 39 2020
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…
Commercial Haulers Listed By City or Community
* = Unincorporated CITYHAULERPHONE #Aliso ViejoCR&R(877) 728-0446AnaheimRepublic Services Anaheim(714) 238-3300Balboa/Balboa IslandCR&R(877) 728-0446BreaRepublic Services Brea(714…
Battery Recycling Helps Keep Waste Facility Workers Safe
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…
2019 Strategic Communications Unit Annual Report
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…
Recycling Centers Close Throughout the State
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…
Habitat Mitigation
OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR) does a lot more than just take trash!OCWR obtains regulatory permits as required by agencies such as USFWS, CDFW, RWQCB, and the Army Corps of Engineers and restores…
Household Hazardous Waste
Free Household Hazardous Waste and E-waste Disposal for OC ResidentsLeftover household products that contain corrosive, toxic, ignitable or reactive ingredients are considered Household…
Spring Has Sprung The Benefits of Composting
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…