OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR) is issuing an alert to remind all county residents and businesses of the importance of proper disposal of hazardous waste, especially batteries. Improperly disposed batteries continue to be the leading cause of fires in the waste system, which endangers lives and the environment, has potential to cause significant damage, and disrupts waste services.
Disposal is easy and available via drive-through at any of the four OCWR Household Hazardous Waste Collection Centers (HHWCC) located throughout the County. Simply place items in the trunk or truck bed and upon arrival at a HHWCC, a trained staff will collect the materials for recycling or proper disposal. The four HHWCCs are conveniently located in Anaheim (1071 N. Blue Gum Street), Huntington Beach (17121 Nichols Lane, Gate 6), Irvine (6411 Oak Canyon) and San Juan Capistrano (32250 Avenida La Pata), open Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (except holidays and rainy days).