Body Due to the current COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic circumstances, Waste Management closed all Southern California customer service call centers effective March 17, 2020. Waste Management was already in the process of setting-up their customer service representatives remotely with laptops to accommodate the six feet for social distancing. However, the decision to...

Body ORANGE COUNTY, CA (August 20, 2024) – OC Waste & Recycling is pleased to announce the successful collaboration with Disneyland Resort in organizing a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event, which was held on May 30, 2024, in Anaheim. The event aimed to provide Disneyland Resort cast members and employees with...

Body Free Battery Collection Bucket for First 100 Attendees ORANGE COUNTY, CA (September 5, 2024) – OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR) is hosting an OC Household Hazardous Waste Collection event on Saturday, September 14, 2024, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Huntington Beach Corporate Yard. This collection event provides...

Body At OC Waste & Recycling, we are passionate about resource recovery. That's why we are thrilled to shine a spotlight on an organization that shares our vision for a brighter, more sustainable future: Child Creativity Lab (CCL) in Santa Ana. At CCL, creativity isn't just a buzzword; it's the driving...

Body FREE STA-Certified Compost Available to Enhance Your Garden ORANGE COUNTY, CA (October 28, 2024) – OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR) is excited to announce a countywide Community Compost Giveaway event on Saturday, November 2, from 7:30 a.m. to noon. Orange County residents are invited to any of the three locations...

Body Paint Recycling: A Simple Way to Make a Difference This Fall Orange County, CA (October 31, 2024) – This fall, Orange County residents are invited to recycle their leftover paint from November 1-27, 2024, at any of the four Orange County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Centers (HHWCC). The centers, located...

Body OCWR Collaborates with Irvine Ranch Conservancy on Habitat Mitigation and Restoration Projects By Leila Barker, Regulatory Compliance Manager, Amy Cruz, Senior Environmental Resources Specialist, Weena Dalby, Senior Enviornmental Engineering Specialist and Michael Gonzalez, Environmental Resources Specialist Among OCWR’s responsibilities as landfill owners and operators has been to manage Orange County’s...

Body As we wrap up 2024, we’re reflecting on another year of making a positive impact on our communities. OCWR’s Ambassadors attended a variety of events across Orange County, connecting with local residents and sharing valuable resources on recycling, waste diversion, and environmental stewardship. This year, we’re proud to announce a...

Body Effective immediately, residents can sign up to receive text message updates related to novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Orange County, California. To opt-in for this service, text OCCOVID19 to 888777. The County of Orange Emergency Operations Center has collaborated with Everbridge Nixle to launch this one-way alert system as an additional...

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...