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HHW Pick-up Eligibility
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Homebound seniors and disabled residents of Orange County may qualify for scheduled pick-ups of household hazardous waste. Items accepted for potential pick-up include the same items accepted for drop off at Household Hazardous Waste Collection Centers, the full list of acceptable items can be found by using the following link...
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Medication and Sharps Disposal
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Medication Disposal Most medicines can be disposed of in the trash. However, it is important to take proper steps to prevent accidental ingestion when throwing old medicine away. Search medication drop box locations. Sharps Disposal California law prohibits disposal of home-generated sharps waste in the trash or recycling containers, and...
Anatomy of a Landfill
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FRONT OF POSTER BACK OF POSTER Anatomy of a Landfill Did you know solid waste needs are met while protecting and giving back to the environment? Download the "Anatomy of a Landfill" poster to learn how the County combines engineering and environmental stewardship to create award-winning landfills. To print, click...
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Learn
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Welcome to OCWR’s education hub. Simply click on your topic of interest below and find out more about what we offer the residents of Orange County. Make sure to follow us on social media @OCWaste to stay informed of public education events and receive recycling tips OC's World Class Landfills...
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Business Hazardous Waste
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The following is a partial list of disposal companies to assist with the proper disposal of waste materials. A more comprehensive list of companies that dispose of waste can be found in the Business-to-Business telephone directory under the listing “Waste Disposal – Hazardous” or by searching on the internet by...
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Automated Payment Program Information
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General Information If you're a regular business user, you may apply for an automated payment account for waste and soil disposal at our landfills. Soil disposal needs to be a separate application from waste disposal application . WASTE DISPOSAL: Click here to download an automated payment program application for general...
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OC Office of Sustainability
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Climate Action Plan Public Forum Recap If you missed the May 12th forum, download the slide presentation . Please note that we would love your feedback on the CAP and its progress to date. Submit your comments to GreenOC@ocwr.ocgov.com on or before June 2nd to be included in the next...
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Waste Management Commission
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The Waste Management Commission is an 18 member advisory body to the Orange County Board of Supervisors. The Board of Supervisors established the Waste Management Commission on July 13, 1982. The purpose of the Waste Management Commission is to advise the Orange County Board of Supervisors on matters relating to...
Collection Center Locations
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Orange County residents can dispose of their household hazardous waste for FREE at any of the County's four Household Hazardous Waste Collection Centers listed below. Hours of Operation: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday (closed on major holidays and during rainy weather) Telephone: 714-834-4000 Anaheim Collection Center --...
Active Landfills
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The County of Orange operates one of the nation’s premier solid waste disposal systems, providing this essential public service to residents and businesses in 34 cities and unincorporated areas. Our three active landfills are among the largest statewide, receiving more than four million tons of solid waste annually. With a...
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