You Are Invited: Spend Earth Day at the Cube on Saturday April 22
Earth Day is all about environmental stewardship, and OC Waste & Recycling invites residents to learn how small changes can make a big impact. Here are two family-friendly ways to celebrate Earth Day. Join the fun and enhance your recycling at home, in your school and in your community.
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The Los Angeles Angels “Take the Eco Challenge”
Bring e-waste and papers for secure shredding–and earn a chance to win free Angels tickets
OC Waste & Recycling, in partnership with Discovery Cube, Goodwill of Orange County, and Angels Baseball present a collection event at Angel Stadium on Saturday, September 20, 2014 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Items being collected for reuse or proper disposal include:
Bring your favorite Angels memorabilia for an autograph from Angels third base coach and alumni Gary DiSarcina from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. All Eco Challenge participants will receive priority access to meet Gary DiSarcina. Continue reading
County of Orange, Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 7, 2013
Contact: Audra Fishel, 714-834-3440, Audra.Fishel@ocgov.com
Supervisors Approve Appointment of Michael B. Giancola as County Executive Officer
SANTA ANA, CA— The County of Orange Board of Supervisors today selected Michael B. Giancola to serve as County Executive Officer (CEO) effective immediately.
Giancola has served as Director of OC Waste & Recycling since 2009 and has been employed by theCounty of Orange for more than 30 years. Continue reading
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Take the Eco Challenge at Discovery Science Center!
Become a “Green Superhero” when you take the Eco Challenge at Discovery Science Center. Eco Challenge is an interactive, game-based exhibit sponsored by the County of Orange that promotes eco-friendly shopping habits and effective recycling habits. Get the dirt on trash or learn how about recycling with through three hands-on exhibits in Discovery Market, Eco Garage, and Race to Recycle. For more info on Eco Challenge, visit www.discoverycube.org. Continue reading
“Matthew Harper, a top aide to Supervisor Janet Nguyen, was quietly transferred this month from Nguyen’s office to OC Waste & Recycling as a public affairs manager. The move raised a few eyebrows in the supervisors’ fifth-floor offices in the county Hall of Administration,” according to the Voice of OC.
Harper, a Republican, is also a candidate for the 72nd Assembly District, which includes part of Santa Ana. He is also a member of the Huntington Beach City Council.
We previously introduced our readers to Harper and his opponent, Westminster Mayor Pro Tem Tyler Diep. In that post we revealed that: Continue reading
Navigating Public Policy in Orange County
A two day institute of major leaders for currently serving elected officials who wish to be effective policy leaders, on Feb. 24 and 25, from 8 am to 5 pm each day.
The event will be held at the Care Ambulence Facility, at 1517 West Braden Court, in Orange.
Earn credit towards the ACC-OC Public Policy Academy Certification!
Presentations by Orange County Agencies:
OCTA, OCBC, SCAG, OCCOG, LAFCo, MWDOC, OCWD, BIA, OC Tax, OCFA, AQMD, OC Waste & Recycling, OC Sanitation, County of Orange, Urban Land Institute and OC Children’s & Families Commission
Workshops include:
Bond Financing, Leadership and Public Finance, Working with your City Clerk, Bargaining Unit Basics, Pensions Panel, Redevelopment Agencies plus AB1234 Training.
Featured presenters:
Blake Anderson, Tom Mauk, Dave Morgan, Tim Shaefer, Shalice Tilton, representatives from UBS and TIA Creft, Peter Buffa, Lucy Dunn, Will Kempton, Reed Royalty, Michael Ruane and much more!
Free for ACC-OC Members
$100.00 for non-members
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