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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...
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...
Contact Us
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Headquarters 601 N. Ross Street, 5th Floor Santa Ana, CA 92701 Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday Phone: 714.834.4000 Fax: 714.834. 4001 After hours and weekend line : 714.834.6752 E-mail: info@ocwr.ocgov.com Construction & Demolition E-mail: CD@ocwr.ocgov.com Olinda Alpha Landfill / Valencia Greenery 1942 N. Valencia Ave. Brea...
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...
Bowerman Power RNG CEQA
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Bowerman Power LFG, LLC (Bowerman Power) is working with OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR) to develop a Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) production plant (Plant) at FRB Landfill, known as the Bowerman Power RNG Plant Project (Project). Currently, excess landfill gas (LFG) not processed at the existing Bowerman Power Plant requires...
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...
City Recycling Contacts
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Sign up for updates to the Recycling Coordinators contact list For recycling questions, including waste reduction or local programs, please contact your city's representative. CITY ADDRESS City Website Aliso Viejo Rae Beimer rbeimer@avcity.org 12 Journey, Suite 100 Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 (949) 425-2538 Solid Waste & Recycling | Aliso Viejo...
Enforcement
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The State of California approved Senate Bill (SB) 1383 in 2016 and requires jurisdictions throughout the State to adopt an organics recycling ordinance or enforceable mechanism by January 1, 2022. Per SB 1383 the ordinance/enforceable mechanism shall mandate that organic waste generators, haulers, and other entities subject to the requirements...