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OCWR Highlights

Prima Deshescha Virtual Public Meeting - July 30

Click here to view information regarding the Supplemental EIR No. 2 to Final EIR 575 for Prima Deshecha General Development Plan meeting.

Household Hazardous Waste Center Materials Exchange Programs Are Open

Beginning June 27, 2020, the Materials Exchange Program (MEP) at OC's four Household Hazardous Waste Collection Centers (HHWCC's) will re-open.

OCWR Strongly Recommends the Use of Face Covers

In response to the COVID-19 Pandemic and in conformance with guidance and recommendations from the California Department of Public Health and Orange County Health officer, OCWR is...

Service Update: We are open

Orange County Landfills and Household Hazardous Waste Centers remain open during normal business hours. Materials Exchange Programs (MEPs) will reopen on Saturday, June 27 for...

Virtual Landfill Tour: Olinda Alpha Landfill

Virtual Landfill Tour Offers at Home Learning Opportunity for Families.

Visit the OC Recycle Guide!

Click here to view the OC Recycle Guide. Orange County's A-Z recycling tool to recycle right!

News & Headlines

OCWR Reminds HHW guests to place items in their trunk

August 6, 2020

OC Waste & Recycling offers OC residents a simple drive-through service to properly dispose of common household items such as paints, batteries, light bulbs, pesticides and much more. The drive-thru service at county Household Hazardous Waste collection Centers (HHWCCs) is designed to make hazardous...