Body We're excited to announce that free compost and mulch are now available in Brea at the Valencia Greenery, located at the Olinda Alpha Landfill! This is a great opportunity for our community to enhance their gardens. Here’s everything you need to know to make the most of your visit: How...

Body At OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR), we are proud to support initiatives that promote environmental sustainability within our community. Bella Coveyou, a dedicated Girl Scout from San Juan Capistrano, has taken on an inspiring mission to spread the word about the free compost and mulch. Through her Gold Award project...

Body As we usher in the New Year, many of us are setting resolutions to live healthier and more organized lives. Whether it’s eating cleaner, or managing chronic health conditions, the start of a new year is the perfect time for change. Sharp Resolutions If you’re managing diabetes, weight loss, or...

Body Link to Official Notice Link to Letter of Acceptance from LEA

Body Link to Official Notice Link to Letter of Acceptance from LEA

Body At first glance, a landfill might not seem like a place where wildlife wanders, but at Prima Deshecha in San Juan Capistrano, nature is thriving within the ecological buffer zone. OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR) is doing more than managing waste. OCWR Biologists are working towards restoring the open space...

Body The Los Mares Trail in San Juan Capistrano, Prima Deshecha Landfill trail area, and the Forster Ranch Ridgeline Trail in San Clemente will be closed for maintenance starting Tuesday, June 10 , for approximately 10 days . This temporary closure is to allow crews to perform asphalt maintenance . The...

Body Whether you're cleaning out the garage, hauling construction debris, or making your routine trip to OC Waste & Recycling Landfills, one step you should never skip is securing your load. Load safety isn’t just a good habit — it’s the law. Why It Matters Unsecured loads create hazards on California...

Body Sunday is National Pizza Day, a day worthy of celebration! Did you know most of the pizza box can be recycled? Simply discard any leftover food and tear off any heavily greased cardboard before placing it in your recycle bin. You may not be able to recycle the whole box...

Body Programs Recognized for Education, Resource Recovery, Hazardous Waste Collection and Employee-Driven Safety ORANGE COUNTY, CA (July 9, 2025) – OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR) has received four National Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo), recognizing the department’s leadership in environmental education, resource recovery, sustainable waste management, and...