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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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Waste Less, Do More: How JWA is Redefining Airport Sustainability
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John Wayne Airport (JWA) is soaring toward sustainability with a mission to become a zero-waste airport—reducing landfill contributions, recovering edible food, and making a meaningful difference in the lives of Orange County residents and the planet. What’s Driving the Change? In California, Senate Bill (SB) 1383 requires residents and businesses...
OC Landfills and Household Hazardous Waste Collection Centers Closed Monday, September 7
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In observance of Labor Day, OCWR's landfills and Household Hazardous Waste Collection Centers will be closed on Monday, September 7. Both will resume normal operations on Tuesday, September 8. Holiday schedules for Orange County residential trash collection may be confirmed with local haulers. For more information on hours of operation...
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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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OC WASTE & RECYCLING PARTNERS WITH AGROMIN TO EXPAND COMPOST AND MULCH PROGRAM
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Collaboration Provides Certified Organic Compost and Mulch for Agricultural Market Orange County, CA (January 13, 2026) – OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR) has partnered with Agromin Corporation, California’s largest organics recycler and a leading manufacturer of earth-friendly soil products, to expand the County’s compost and mulch distribution to bulk customers...
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...
SOIL DISPOSAL
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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...
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SB 1383
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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
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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...