Holiday Closures
OC Waste & Recycling and all of its facilities are closed on Saturday, December 25, 2021, and Saturday, January 1, 2022. Please note the following details for landfills, Household…
Have You Ever Been a Wishcycler
Frequently we're faced with the dilemma of not knowing whether an item should be recycled. Wanting to the help the environment, you place an item in the recycling bin without being certain it belongs…
Recycling During the Holidays
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…
Composting Tips Benefits
Looking to learn more about composting ? Composting benefits gardens and landscapes, and on a broader level, helps reduce methane gases for a healthier environment. With more than half the space of…
Valencia Greenery Virtual Meeting Presentation
Virtual Meeting Details: Wednesday, March 2 6 - 8 p.m. CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIRTUAL MEETING Meeting Materials 2022 Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration for…
SB 1383 Organics Recycling new
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Grant Program
Since 2007 OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR) has provided $4.6 million in grants to local nonprofits and cities to support programs that help divert waste from Orange County’s landfills. The grants…
Commercial Organics Recycling
Beginning January , 2022, all businesses and multi-family dwellings must implement an organics recycling program. Business owners should contact their local waste…
Implementation Compliance
WHAT In September 2016, Senate Bill (SB) 1383 (Lara, Chapter 395, Statutes of 2016) set methane emissions reduction targets for California in a statewide effort to reduce emissions of short-lived…