Body Treated Wood Waste Disposal Information-Please Review This Notice Carefully Prior to Disposing of Treated Wood Waste (TWW). BEGINNING APRIL 16, 2021, FOR A PERIOD OF 6 MONTHS, OC WASTE AND RECYCLING WILL BE ACCEPTING TWW AT OUR FRB AND PRIMA DESHECHA LANDFILLS. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW PRIOR TO DISPOSING...

Body Give back to the environment on National CleanUp Day, Saturday, September 18 – and keep the eco-conscious attitude throughout the year! National CleanUp Day occurs on the third Saturday in September and addresses excess waste and litter issues across America. Numerous clean-up programs will be offered locally this year, including...

Body Up to $500,000 Per Grant Available to Support Sustainable Five-Year Programs Orange County, CA (March 2, 2026) – OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR) is now accepting applications for the Regional Recycling and Edible Food Recovery Grant, a competitive five-year grant program designed to expand edible food recovery infrastructure and support...

Body Many large-scale recycling facilities across the country have been impacted by global factors tied to contamination issues and exportation of recyclable products overseas (mostly plastic and paper). At the same time, market values for recyclable commodities have plunged, contributing to the closure of many California beverage container recycling centers. The...