Content block block-countyoc-page-title
Content block block-countyoc-content
SOIL DISPOSAL
Body
OC Waste & Recycling's criteria for the acceptance of clean soil are required to protect the environment and ensure regulatory compliance. SOIL ACCEPTANCE STATUS BY LANDFILL SITE: ALL CLEAN SOIL LOADS, WEIGHING MORE THAN FIVE (5) CUBIC YARDS OR EIGHT (8) TONS MUST COMPLETE SOIL INFORMATION FORM & MANDATORY TESTING...
Links in this section relate to Body
SB 1383
Body
WHAT In September 2016, Senate Bill (SB) 1383 (Lara, Chapter 395, Statutes of 2016) set methane emissions reduction targets for California in a statewide effort to reduce emissions of short-lived climate pollutants (SLCP). This requires jurisdictions to implement mandatory organic waste collection and recycling in a statewide effort to divert...
Compost Certification
Body
CERTIFICATION OCWR compost and mulch meet multiple industry and regulatory standards to ensure quality, transparency, and suitability for agricultural and landscape use. Our materials are certified through the U.S. Compost Council’s Seal of Testing Assurance (STA) Program, are OMRI Listed by the Organic Materials Review Institute, and are licensed as...
Landfill Fees
Body
The fees listed below are for public disposal at Orange County's landfills only. The Olinda and Prima Deshecha landfills are the only two sites open for public disposal in the county. Fees - Effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026 Autos, passenger minivans, SUVs Loads weighing less than 360...
Household Hazardous Waste
Body
Free Household Hazardous Waste and E-waste Disposal for OC Residents Leftover household products that contain corrosive, toxic, ignitable or reactive ingredients are considered Household Hazardous Waste (HHW). Products such as paints, cleaners, oils, batteries, smoke detectors, and pesticides that contain potentially hazardous ingredients require special handling when you dispose of...
Community Partnerships Digital Toolkit
Body
OC Waste & Recycling partners with a diverse network of education and community organizations to expand environmental literacy and inspire the next generation of sustainability leaders. Key collaborators include the Orange County Department of Education, Discovery Cube OC, the Anaheim Ducks and the Angels Baseball Foundation. Together, these partnerships deliver...