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OC WASTE & RECYCLING OFFERS FREE COMPOST TO ORANGE COUNTY RESIDENTS ON NOVEMBER 5TH

October 26, 2022

SANTA ANA, CA (October 24, 2022) – OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR) announces a county-wide Compost Giveaway at Bee Canyon Greenery (Frank R. Bowerman Landfill), Valencia Greenery...

Compost at FRB Landfill

OC WASTE & RECYCLING RECEIVES US COMPOSTING COUNCIL SEAL OF ASSURANCE AT FRANK R. BOWERMAN AND PRIMA DESHECHA LANDFILLS

October 5, 2022

Orange County, CA (October 5, 2022) – OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR) receives the US Composting Council’s “Seal of Testing Assurance” at Frank R. Bowerman landfill’s Bee Canyon...

FRB Landfill Update

Bowerman Landfill Update

September 22, 2022

9/22/22 Update The September FRB community meeting included the following updates: New Flare 6 Installation and LFG Collection System Improvements Phase VIIIA-1 Development...

Marine Flare Event August 27

OC Waste & Recycling Hosts Marine Flare Collection Event August 27

Boaters invited to properly dispose of expired marine flares at free event in Dana Point Harbor OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR) is hosting a one-day collection event for boaters and...

Public Notification from Solid Waste Local Enforcement Agency (LEA)

Solid Waste Local Enforcement Agency (LEA) Amendment to Report of Facility Information Public Notice

Cover your load! It's the law.

National Cover Your Load Day June 6

Covering your load when driving to OC Landfills is more than a good habit; it’s the law. In celebration of Cover Your Load Day, June 6, OC Waste & Recycling reminds the public of...

Compost Giveaway

Compost Giveaway May 21

OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR) announces a Compost Giveaway at Frank R. Bowerman (FRB) Landfill. Pick up FREE compost at 11002 Bee Canyon Access Road in Irvine on Saturday, May 21...

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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...

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EARTH DAY EVENTS GET WIGGLY

In celebration of Earth Month, OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR), OC Public Libraries (OCPL) and Discovery Cube OC (DCOC) teamed up for County-wide Earth Day events to educate residents...