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Using Reusable Face Masks

Think Twice Before Tossing Your Face Mask

For those of us who enjoy spending our time in and around the ocean, a common site that usually accompanies those blue skies and majestic sunsets, unfortunately, can be the...
TWW and Solar Panels

Solar Panels and Treated Wood No Longer Accepeted at OC Landfills

As of January 1, 2021, OC landfills will be unable to accept Treated Wood Waste (TWW) TWW as waste for disposal at our sites. This measure is in response to expiring state waivers...
Battery Disposal

Only You Can Prevent Batteries from Entering Landfills

Your friends at OC Waste & Recycling offer a suggestion for perhaps one of the easiest new year’s resolutions ever: Properly dispose of batteries! If you do, you will increase your...
FRB Recovery Update

Bowerman Landfill Recovery Update

12/18 Update The landfill re-opened November 30, as significant progress in restoring the site was achieved ahead of schedule. The flares are operational, and the gas collection...

'Tis The Season to Reduce Reuse Recycle

The holiday season brings so much joy and cheerful spirits to most of us, it also brings along an additional large amount of waste. Did you know that we send 25% more trash to...
Treated Wood Waste

Department of Toxic Substances Control bans treated wood from landfills beginning January 2021

CLICK HERE to view a press release regarding Treated Wood Waste (TWW)
Campaign sign

Reduce Waste, Reuse Your Campaign Lawn Signs

With campaign season over (for now), it’s time to think about what to do with all those lawn signs and posters. If the signs have mixed materials (metal, paper and plastic), they...
Press Release

Frank R. Bowerman Landfill Suffers Damage from Silverado Fire

CLICK HERE for more details regarding the temporary closure of Frank R. Bowerman Landfill.
OC Landfills Update

UPDATE: Frank R. Bowerman Landfill closed due to surrounding wildfires. Prima Deshecha and Olinda Alpha Landfills open.

Olinda Alpha and Prima Deshecha Landfills are open. Due to the emergency closure of the Frank R. Bowerman Landfill (Irvine) from the Silverado Fire, the Prima Deshecha Landfill...