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Edible Food Recovery
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CLICK HERE FOR A LIST OF EDIBLE FOOD RECOVERY ORGANIZATIONS IN ORANGE COUNTY More than 30% of material that enters California landfills is considered organic material. Organic material includes edible food, which can be recovered to combat food insecurity. By recovering edible food we not only help out those in...
California Recycling Commission Urges Policy Changes
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With an attempt to bolster California’s dwindling recycle program, the state’s recycling commission recently offered 19 policy recommendations which would encourage Californians to become better educated with recycling, while aiming to reach the goal of consistently streamlining unwanted waste out of landfills. Going as far back as 1989, California legislation...
Throwback to Childhood: Celebrate Pack Your Lunch Day!
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We all look forward to the little time in the afternoon when we can find a quiet spot, sit down, and enjoy our lunch free from the distractions of the typical working day. Although life does move fast for us, unfortunately the choices we make for lunch typically follow the...
Spring Cleaning? HHWCC’s to the Rescue
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The combination of spring’s arrival and the community beginning to open up a little with eased COVID restrictions may inspire you to do some spring cleaning. The County’s Household Hazardous Waste Collection Centers (HHWCCs) have remained open through COVID and continue to accept household hazardous waste, including such products and...
Speakers Bureau
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Please browse the directory below to look for topics that align with your group's interests: Speakers Bureau Directory (PDF) Speaker Request FORM The people of OC Waste & Recycling play many different roles in delivering an essential public service to the residents and businesses of Orange County – the management...
OC WASTE & RECYCLING HOSTS FREE COMPOST GIVEAWAY FOR OC RESIDENTS ON MAY 4TH
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ORANGE COUNTY, CA (April 24, 2024) – OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR) is excited to announce a countywide Community Compost Giveaway event on Saturday, May 4, from 7:30 a.m. to noon. This special event invites all Orange County residents and will be held at three locations: Bee Canyon Greenery (Frank...
Your Eco-Friendly Holiday Survival Guide
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The holidays can be stressful. We travel near and far to be with family and loved ones, plan lavish meals and celebrations, and do everything we can to ensure we have the perfect gifts for the season. This is a lot to do while we continue to work, go to...